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Introduced
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
In Committee
08/08/2022
08/08/2022
Crossed Over
07/29/2022
07/29/2022
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 regulate the use of electric bicycles in Massachusetts. It defines "electric bicycles" as bicycles or tricycles equipped with an electric motor of 750 watts or less, and categorizes them into Class 1 (pedal-assisted up to 20 mph) and Class 2 (motor-powered up to 20 mph). The bill grants electric bicycles the same rights and privileges as regular bicycles, with some exceptions, such as prohibiting their use on certain trails. It also requires electric bicycles to comply with federal safety standards and manufacturers to label them with classification, speed, and motor wattage information. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations for the safe operation and labeling of electric bicycles in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (32)
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),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (2)
House Committee on Ways and Means (H), Joint Committee on Transportation (J)
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 08/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5105 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5105.pdf |
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