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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 Rep. Bill Gustoff (R)
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 765
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 765 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 765 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who use low-speed electric bicycles or small personal electric vehicles can now use motors that produce exactly 750 watts of power. Currently, these motors must produce less than that amount. If a motor produces more than 750 watts, the vehicle will be treated like a regular car or motorcycle under the law.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 February 5, 2025. On February 6, 2025 it recommended passage.
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