Vehicles: electric bicycles.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill lowers the assisted‑speed limit for class 1 and class 2 electric bicycles to 16 mph while keeping class 3 at 28 mph, and it permits cargo e‑bikes with up to 750 W motors. It bans manufacturers and retailers from selling or advertising e‑bikes that exceed the new power or speed limits, sets labeling requirements, and creates civil penalties of up to $15,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for later ones. Police can seize bikes that break the rules, especially when used by riders under 16, and owners must show proof of safety‑training before the bike is returned.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 13. Noes 1.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on JUD. · Apr 21, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 21, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Apr 21, 2026
• Transportation
  Transportation · Apr 20, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 13. Noes 1.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
5. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
6. Apr 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 16, 2026Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 4663.)
8. Apr 16, 2026(Pending re-refer to Com. on JUD.)
9. Apr 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
10. Apr 1, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
11. Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
12. Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Papan · sponsor
• Ahrens
• Alanis
• Bennett
• Boerner
• Bonta
• Carrillo
• Connolly
• Davies
• Dixon
• Haney
• Harabedian
• Hart
• Jackson
• Schiavo

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