relative to establishing a registration fee for bicycles and electric bicycles using state or municipally funded bike paths, trails, or roadways.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 36
Summary
The bill would make owners of bicycles and electric bicycles register them each year with the Division of Motor Vehicles and pay a $50 fee. The fee and any $100 violation fines would be sent to the Department of Transportation to fund the creation and upkeep of bike routes, lanes, and trails. It applies to anyone riding on state or municipally funded ways, with exemptions for peace officers and certain motorized vehicles.
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