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OR HB3479

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) must maintain liability insurance in amounts determined by the Oregon Department of Aviation, with public bodies exempt from this requirement

  • Persons hiring drone operators must verify the operator has the required liability insurance coverage before engaging their services

  • Civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation may be imposed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation for non-compliance

  • Insurers providing drone liability coverage must pay a 5% tax on gross premiums by April 1 each year to the Department of Consumer and Business Services

  • Tax revenues will be deposited in the State Aviation Account to fund an advanced air mobility program at the Oregon Department of Aviation, with provisions becoming operative January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to insurance for unmanned aircraft systems; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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