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OR SB791

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) must maintain liability insurance in amounts set 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 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 the required drone liability coverage must pay a 5% tax on gross premiums to the Department of Consumer and Business Services by April 1 each year
  • Tax revenues are deposited in the State Aviation Account to establish and maintain an advanced air mobility program, with operative date of 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

Finance and Revenue1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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