SF 375: Relating to the maximum power output for low-speed electric bicycles and pedestrian conveyances powered by an electric motor

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 25, 2025

• Sen. Mark S. Lofgren (R) · mark.lofgren@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Bicycle Coalition

In plain words

1. February 19, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 25, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Lofgren, Blake and Pike
3. March 3, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 490