Bill > H3761

This bill introduces new regulations for electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and other battery-powered vehicles capable of speeds over 30 miles per hour. The bill requires the secretary of transportation to develop specific registration and insurance requirements for these vehicles. For electric bicycles, owners must register their vehicle with the registry of motor vehicles within ten days of purchase. Motorized scooters will now require proper registration with the registry of motor vehicles and a valid driver's license or learner's permit, and they cannot be operated at speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour. Additionally, the bill expands the legal definition of "motor vehicle" to include electric bicycles and motorized scooters that can travel at speeds over 20 miles per hour, which likely means these vehicles will be subject to similar legal requirements and insurance regulations as traditional motor vehicles. The goal appears to be increasing safety and accountability for these increasingly popular alternative transportation devices by ensuring operators are properly licensed and the vehicles are registered.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3761