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HB 2021Session 2026HouseStatus unavailable

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

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 bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. 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 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an 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 scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". (CD1)

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Introduced

Jan 23, 2026

Latest action

Jul 15, 2026

Recorded roll calls

8

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Source subjects

Electric BicyclesElectric Micro-mobility DevicesElectric Mobility DevicesElectric MotorcyclesHigh-speed Electric DeviceRegulation

Document type

Bill

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Primary sponsorALCOS

Primary sponsorCHUN

Primary sponsorGARRETT

Primary sponsorGEDEON

Primary sponsorGRANDINETTI

Primary sponsorILAGAN

Primary sponsorKILA

Primary sponsorKUSCH

Primary sponsorLA CHICA

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LEE

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Primary sponsorMARTEN

Primary sponsorMATAYOSHI

Primary sponsorMATSUMOTO

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MIYAKE

Primary sponsorOLDS

Primary sponsorREYES ODA

Primary sponsorSAYAMA

Primary sponsorSHIMIZU

Primary sponsorTAKAYAMA

Primary sponsorTAKENOUCHI

Primary sponsorTAM

Primary sponsorTARNAS

Primary sponsorWOODSON

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Act 259, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).

Roll-call votes

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passApr 30, 2026Senate

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1).

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24 yes1 no0 not voting

passApr 24, 2026House

The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.

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3 yes0 no0 not voting

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passApr 24, 2026Senate

The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

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3 yes0 no0 not voting

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passApr 14, 2026Senate

Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

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24 yes1 no0 not voting

passApr 1, 2026Senate

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

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3 yes1 no1 not voting

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Gabbardnot voting

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passMar 17, 2026Senate

The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

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4 yes0 no1 not voting

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passMar 17, 2026Senate

The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

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5 yes0 no0 not voting

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Cyes

Leeyes

passFeb 26, 2026House

The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

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8 yes0 no2 not voting

View 10 recorded positions

Belattinot voting

Cochrannot voting

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