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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for electric bicycles in Maryland, specifically addressing certificate of title, registration, and insurance requirements. The bill defines three classes of electric bicycles based on their motor assistance characteristics and speed limitations, and requires owners to obtain a certificate of title, which will cost $20, and register their electric bicycle for an annual fee of $30. For electric bicycles owned by minors, their parents or guardians must complete the registration, which will be valid for two years and require a unique registration number to be affixed to the bicycle. Insurance providers are given flexibility in offering economic loss benefits for electric bicycles, with options to exclude coverage or provide it with specific deductibles or exclusions. Operators of electric bicycles will be required to carry evidence of insurance and must meet the same basic insurance coverage requirements as other motor vehicles, including up to $30,000 for bodily injury per person and $15,000 for property damage. The bill aims to integrate electric bicycles into existing vehicle regulations while recognizing their unique characteristics, and will take effect on October 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0014?ys=2025RS