Bills

HB 2021: ELECTRIC BICYCLES; ELECTRIC MICRO MOBILITY DEVICES; REGULATION; ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES; HIGH-SPEED ELECTRIC DEVICE; ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-28: Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles.  Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations.  Beginning 12/31/2026, establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles.  Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations.  Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes.  Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle".  Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters.  Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle.  Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision.  Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk.  Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances.  Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet.  Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes.  Substitutes the term "motor-driven cycle" with the term "motor scooter".

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