Bill > HB2459

This bill, known as Duke's Law, requires anyone 17 years old and younger to wear a helmet that meets U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards when operating an electric-assisted scooter or electric-assisted bicycle, with law enforcement issuing a warning citation and educational materials for violations. It also modifies the definition of an electric-assisted scooter to include a weight limit of under 100 pounds, a motor power output of less than 2000 watts, and a maximum operating speed of 20 miles per hour or less, while prohibiting anyone 13 years old and younger from operating one and establishing a general speed limit of 15 miles per hour for electric-assisted scooters on public roads, streets, and sidewalks. The bill also clarifies that traffic regulations applicable to bicycles will apply to electric-assisted scooters, and allows cities and counties to enact further restrictions.