OR SB1161

Oregon Health Authority will issue licenses for organ transport vehicles operated by organ procurement organizations, requiring vehicles to be clearly marked on all sides and proof of $5 million commercial general liability insurance, $5 million automobile liability insurance, and $2 million umbrella policy

Drivers of organ transport vehicles must be at least 25 years old, be a current/former/retired police officer, firefighter, or EMS provider with minimum 5 years emergency vehicle experience, hold a valid license with no more than one traffic offense per three-year period, and complete approved emergency vehicle operator and defensive driving courses

Organ transport vehicles receive the same roadway privileges as ambulances and emergency vehicles, including the ability to exceed speed limits, proceed past red signals and stop signs, and disregard parking restrictions when responding to emergencies with visual and audible signals activated

Other drivers must yield right-of-way to organ transport vehicles using emergency signals by pulling to the right edge of the roadway and stopping until the vehicle passes, with failure to yield classified as a Class B traffic violation

Provisions become operative January 1, 2027, with the act taking effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns sine die