HB 2522 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to vehicle headlight use.

Summary

] Requires the use of headlights when the windshield wipers are on [ or there is fog ]. Punishes offense by a maximum fine of $250. Directs the Department of Transportation to conduct an outreach program to educate drivers and the general public about the changes to the law.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 3 edits · Apr 15, 2025

MINOR

The bill was amended to remove the requirement that headlights must be used when windshield wipers are on or when it is foggy outside. The digest was updated to reflect this change, and the bill text was renumbered to accommodate the deletion of subsections related to fog and wiper operation requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing the requirement for headlight use during foggy conditions or when windshield wipers are operating.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement that headlights must be used when windshield wipers are on or when it is foggy outside.

The digest was updated to reflect the removal of the fog and wiper-related headlight requirement.

TECHNICAL

Bill text was renumbered to accommodate the deletion of subsections related to fog and wiper operation requirements.

Floor votes · House Apr 15, 2025

How they voted

40–10

Passed · 8 other

Total votes 58

Apr 15, 2025

D Democratic35

31 Yea 4

88% Yea

R Republican23

9 Yea 10 Nay 4

43% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to refer to Committee on Rules carried by voice vote.

upper

May 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Apr 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to Judiciary.

upper

Apr 16, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Edwards. Passed.

lower

Apr 11, 2025

Committee

Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.

lower

Apr 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

2 primary · 2 co-sponsors