MA S2264

Bill

MA S2264

Relative to electric foot scooters

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
12/22/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to electric foot scooters. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law in Massachusetts to define and regulate the use of electric foot scooters. The key provisions are: 1. It defines "electric bicycle" and "electric foot scooter" - the latter being a device weighing less than 100 pounds, with handlebars, 2 or 3 wheels, and a floorboard, that is powered by an electric motor or human power with a maximum speed of 20 mph. 2. It specifies that "motorized bicycle" does not include electric bicycles. 3. It adds electric bicycles and electric foot scooters to the list of devices that are considered "vehicles" under the law. 4. It requires electric foot scooters to be operated at or below 20 mph, allows them on roads where bicycles are permitted, and requires them to follow traffic laws and yield to pedestrians. It also mandates safety features like brakes and lights. 5. It directs the Department of Transportation to issue recommendations and best practices for the safe operation of electric foot scooters, covering areas like vehicle specifications, age restrictions, sidewalk use, and enforcement.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Joseph Boncore (D)*, Lydia Edwards (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 12/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2264

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2264
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2264.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1443	Requiring notice to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs	Accompanied a study order, see H5276	Similar To
H2351	Relative to a special commission to study electric and magnetic fields	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
H2432	Relative to public safety in hoisting regulations	No further action taken	Similar To
H3321	Codifying the electric vehicle consumer rebate program	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
H3431	Relative to electric vehicles in high occupancy lanes	No further action taken	Similar To
S1590	Relative to public safety in hoisting regulations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2166	Relative to ensuring gas safety and consumer fairness	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2234	Ensuring public safety at natural gas sites	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2316	Relative to the registration and insurance of motorized scooters in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2964	Similar To

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