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OR HB4137

OR HB4137
Relating to the transfer of interest in motor vehicles.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: If a traffic ticket is sent to a person who sold a car before the traffic offense happened, the old owner may let the court know that they are not required to pay the ticket. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 62.5). Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals who have already sold a motor vehicle to notify the court that they are not responsible for a traffic ticket issued for an offense that occurred after the sale, thereby avoiding the need to make a formal court appearance. Specifically, if a person receives a traffic citation for a vehicle they no longer own, they can inform the court within 30 days of receiving the ticket by providing a sworn statement confirming they transferred ownership before the offense, notified the Department of Transportation (ODOT) of the transfer as required by ORS 803.112, and are therefore exempt from liability under ORS 803.117. If the court finds the person is indeed exempt, the citation will be dismissed.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Work Session held. (on 02/25/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4137
IS_Impact HB 4137 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/315290
IS_Impact HB 4137 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/315289
HB 4137 A Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/315273
HB 4137 A Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/315020
Open Government Impact Statement for HB4137 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/95000
Staff Measure Summary for HB4137 A (House) for the House Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94959
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4137/A-Engrossed
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4137/House%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Revenue Impact Statement for HB4137 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94885
Fiscal Impact Statement for HB4137 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94878
House Committee On Judiciary (2026-02-16) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/30563
IS_Impact HB 4137 2 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/314380
IS_Impact HB 4137 2 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/314379
HB 4137 -2 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/314345
HB 4137 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/313737
HB 4137 -2 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/313716
House Committee On Judiciary (2026-02-11) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/30244
HB 4137 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/313281
Open Government Impact Statement for HB4137 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94074
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4137/Introduced
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