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ID H0880
ID H0880Amends existing law to revise the definition of electric-assisted bicycle to clarify what the term does not include.
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Introduced
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 49-106, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A DEFINITION AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends Idaho law to clarify the definition of an "electric-assisted bicycle" by specifying what it does *not* include. Previously, the definition focused on what qualified as an electric-assisted bicycle, but this change explicitly excludes certain vehicles that may look like bicycles but have electric motors of 750 watts or more, or motors that provide assistance above 30 miles per hour, or lack operable pedals for propulsion. Vehicles meeting these criteria will no longer be considered electric-assisted bicycles under Idaho law and will instead be subject to requirements for licensing, registration, and insurance to be driven on public highways. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making these changes effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
General Orders Calendar (10:30:00 3/17/2026 House Floor) (on 03/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0880/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0880.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0880SOP.pdf |
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