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Read. Follow. Verify.Oregon requires Department of Transportation to study uniform speed bump standards by late 2027
Last action · March 6, 2026: In committee upon adjournment.
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What This Bill Proposed
The Oregon Department of Transportation must study uniform standards for speed bump height and markings and report its findings to legislative committees by September 15, 2027. The measure on January 2, 2028.
Establishes a formal state review of physical traffic-calming devices, potentially laying the groundwork for statewide uniformity in how local streets manage vehicle speeds.
- House Bill 4175 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly at the request of Representative Ben Bowman. context
Who It Would Have Affected
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Department of Transportation
Must conduct the speed bump study and submit a report with potential legislative recommendations by September 15, 2027.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
3 actions- Mar 6, 2026HouseIn committee upon adjournment.
- Feb 5, 2026HouseReferred to Rules.
- Feb 5, 2026HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 20)
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