OR HB2671

Establishes a testing permit system for highly automated vehicles on Oregon highways, requiring manufacturers to apply to ODOT, pay a $3,600 fee, and obtain at least $5 million in umbrella liability insurance per event in addition to minimum coverage requirements

Requires testing operators (onboard or remote) to monitor vehicles at all times and be prepared to take control; operators must pass criminal background checks and hold proper license class for the vehicle being tested

Mandates manufacturer reporting to ODOT including collision reports within 10 days, annual disengagement reports, and quarterly reports on vehicle miles traveled, immobilizations, and traffic citations, all to be published on ODOT's website within 90 days

Imposes civil penalties up to $100,000 for testing without a permit and creates a Class C traffic violation (maximum $500 fine) for operating a test vehicle without a permit or sticker

Requires ODOT to submit a report to the legislature by November 15, 2032 evaluating highly automated vehicle technology performance, public safety impacts, and employment effects in the transportation sector; provisions become operative January 1, 2027