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Relating to the maximum power output for low-speed electric bicycles and pedestrian conveyances powered by an electric motor
Sponsored by the House Transportation Committee, Rep. Bill Gustoff (R)
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202682–4
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 24, 202549–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2026
SF 490 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 490, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 490 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Currently, low-speed electric bicycles and personal conveyances must have motors that produce less than 750 watts. This change would allow these motors to produce exactly 750 watts. If a motor produces more than that amount, the vehicle must follow the same rules as cars or motorcycles.1
Read the official explanation
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.
House subcommittee
Named January 20, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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