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AK HB123

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Adam Wool

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Excludes electric-assisted bicycles from the definition of "motor vehicle" in Alaska statutes, with specific motor specifications: maximum 750 watts power output, assistance only when pedaling, and automatic cutoff at 28 miles per hour.

  • Exempts electric-assisted bicycles from vehicle registration requirements under AS 28.10.011.

  • Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from banning electric-assisted bicycles from sidewalks, bike paths, or pedestrian-restricted vehicular ways, though municipalities may impose local regulations.

  • Defines "bicycle" in AS 28.90.990 to include electric-assisted bicycles and excludes them from the definitions of "motor-driven cycle" and "electric personal motor vehicle."

  • Updates the parks and recreation statute (AS 41.23) to use the definition of "bicycle" from vehicle statutes, thereby including electric-assisted bicycles.

Legislative Description

Electric-assisted Bicycles

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

3/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2020
Transportation4/5/2019

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