Relating to the maximum power output for low-speed electric bicycles and pedestrian conveyances powered by an electric motor

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2025
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202682–4
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 24, 202549–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the authorized maximum power produced by electric motors on low-speed electric bicycles and pedestrian conveyances. Current law limits the output of such electric motors to less than 750 watts. The bill instead authorizes such electric motors to produce not more than 750 watts. If an electric motor produces more than 750 watts and is attached to what would otherwise be considered a low-speed electric bicycle or personal conveyance, the provisions of Code chapter 321 (motor vehicles and law of the road) relating to vehicles, motor vehicles, automobiles, cars, motorcycles, and motorized bicycles are applicable to such vehicles.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 5, 2025. On February 6, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Bob Henderson REmail
• Rep. Bob Kressig DEmail
• Rep. Ann Meyer REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.1

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