Bills

SB 2989: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; REBATE; ELECTRIC MOBILITY SUBACCOUNT; ELECTRIC MOBILITY REBATE PROGRAM; ELECTRIC BICYCLES; ELECTRIC MICRO MOBILITY DEVICES; REGULATION; ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES; HIGH-SPEED ELECTRIC DEVICE; ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES; REPORTS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-26: Passed First Reading.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program.  Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts.  Allows for the registration of class 3 electric bicycles that have wheels smaller than twenty inches and that are intended for adult use.  Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles.  Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations.  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 micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices.  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. Changes the term "motor scooter" to "motor‑driven vehicle". 

News Coverage:

SB 2989: Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Rebate Program; Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles; Reports | Digital Democracy