Bill > HB05459

This bill proposes to modify the existing legal definition of an "electric foot scooter" by removing the current weight restriction of 75 pounds. Currently, electric foot scooters are likely defined with a specific weight limit that constrains the types of electric scooters that can be legally used. By eliminating this weight limitation, the bill would expand the range of electric foot scooters that are legally recognized and potentially allowed for use on public pathways or roads. This change could benefit consumers and manufacturers by providing more flexibility in electric scooter design and use, potentially allowing heavier or more robust electric scooter models to be classified and used under the same legal category. The bill is straightforward in its approach, seeking to update the definitional language in section 14-1 of the general statutes to remove the specific weight constraint.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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