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PA HB2040
PA HB2040In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in miscellaneous provisions, providing for the offense of careless operation of electric scooters; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.
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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in miscellaneous provisions, providing for the offense of careless operation of electric scooters; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to address electric scooters by first establishing a clear legal definition of an electric scooter as a two or three-wheeled device with handlebars, an electric motor, and a standing or seated riding platform, while specifically excluding other types of motorized vehicles like motorcycles and electric bicycles. The bill creates a new offense of careless operation of electric scooters, making it a summary offense punishable by a $100 fine if a person operates an electric scooter in a way that carelessly disregards safety and unintentionally causes bodily injury to another person. Additionally, the bill grants local authorities the specific power to establish fines for electric scooter operation on highways, rights-of-way, and sidewalks, thereby providing municipalities with regulatory flexibility to manage electric scooter use in their jurisdictions. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving local governments and citizens time to understand and prepare for the new regulations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Transportation (on 11/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2040 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2040/PN2610 |
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