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Introduced
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
In Committee
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to electric bicycles
AI Summary
This bill aims to define and regulate the use of electric bicycles in Massachusetts. It amends the state's motor vehicle laws to include definitions for different classes of electric bicycles and clarifies that they are not considered "motorized bicycles" or "motorcycles" under the law. The bill also gives municipalities and state agencies the authority to regulate the operation of electric bicycles on bike paths, shared-use paths, and certain trails. Additionally, the bill requires manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles to label their products with information about the motor's classification, speed, and wattage, and prohibits tampering with or modifying the electric bicycles in a way that changes their speed capabilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (33)
Ruth Balser (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Transportation (J)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H5105 (on 07/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4676 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4676.pdf |
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