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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-143.5 by increasing the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years old. A low-speed electric bicycle is defined under federal law (Title 15 United States Code section 2085), which typically refers to bicycles with an electric motor that assists the rider and has a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour. The change means that individuals must now be at least sixteen years old, rather than fifteen, to legally operate a low-speed electric bicycle in Hawaii. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving official approval, and it represents a small but potentially significant adjustment to safety regulations for young electric bicycle users.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Gene Ward (R)*,
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236&year=2026 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB236_.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB236_.HTM |
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