MA H4301

Bill

Relative to the operation and regulation of electric bicycles in the city of Salem

Introduced
12/20/2021

In Committee
12/20/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the operation and regulation of electric bicycles in the city of Salem. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill establishes regulations for the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the city of Salem. It defines an e-bike as a bicycle with an electric motor of 750 watts or less, and allows the city to set traffic safety regulations for their use on public ways. The bill also requires riders 16 years old or younger to wear a helmet when operating an e-bike on public roads, bike paths, or other public rights-of-way. The bill further clarifies that e-bikes are not considered motorized bicycles under state law, and that they must follow the same local and state laws as regular bicycles.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Joan Lovely (D)*, Paul Tucker (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5303 (on 09/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4301

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4301
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4301.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3262	Relative to electric bicycle rebates	No further action taken	Similar To
H3457	Relative to electric bicycles	Accompanied a new draft, see H4676	Similar To
H4130	Authorizing the city of Salem to convert a seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises for La Delicia Restaurant at 75 Congress Street	No further action taken	Similar To
H4228	Relative to authorizing the city of Salem to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of Jaho Coffee Roaster and Wine Bar	No further action taken	Similar To
H4265	Concerning the appointment of retired Salem firefighters as special firefighters within the city of Salem	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 204 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
H4300	Relative to property tax exemptions for affordable accessory dwelling unit rental properties in the city of Salem restricted as affordable housing	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 221 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
H5303	Transportation matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1016	Relative to the conviction of Elizabeth Johnson, Jr. during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S2309	Relative to electric bicycles	Accompanied a new draft, see S2809	Similar To

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MA H4301

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