Electric bicycles.

Summary

The measure revises California’s Vehicle Code to define a new “low‑power moped” class, require permanent labels on both mopeds and electric bicycles, and set licensing, helmet and operating limits. It also bars two‑ or three‑wheel devices that don’t meet the definitions from highway use and forces sellers to notify owners if a product no longer qualifies as an electric bike. Violations would be criminal offenses.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 919.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 29, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025
• Transportation Committee Hearing
  Transportation · Apr 28, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 12, 2025May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. May 2, 2025Set for hearing May 12.
6. Apr 29, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 919.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 21, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
8. Apr 10, 2025Set for hearing April 28.
9. Apr 2, 2025Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
10. Mar 25, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
11. Feb 26, 2025Referred to Com. on RLS.
12. Feb 20, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Blakespear · sponsor

Bill text

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