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Introduced
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to electric personal assistive mobility devices; amending s. 316.2068, F.S.; increasing the minimum age requirements relating to the use of helmets for electric personal assistive mobility devices; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statute 316.2068 by increasing the minimum age requirement for helmet use when operating an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD) from 16 to 18 years old. The legislation requires that anyone under 18 years of age must wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet that meets specific safety standards, including those set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation, when using an EPAMD. Electric personal assistive mobility devices are typically small, self-balancing electric vehicles like Segways or similar personal transportation devices. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving ample time for users and manufacturers to become aware of and comply with the updated age requirement for helmet usage.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/904 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/904/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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