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AK HB87

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Adam Wool

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts electric-assisted bicycles from vehicle registration requirements and excludes them from the definition of "motor vehicle" in Alaska statutes.

  • Establishes three classes of electric-assisted bicycles: Class 1 (motor assistance up to 20 mph when pedaling), Class 2 (motor-only propulsion up to 20 mph), and Class 3 (motor assistance up to 28 mph when pedaling).

  • Defines electric-assisted bicycles as bicycles with fully operative pedals, a seat or saddle, no more than three wheels, and a motor with maximum 750-watt power output.

  • Requires electric-assisted bicycles be treated as bicycles with the same rights and duties as regular bicycles, unless municipalities adopt local ordinances regulating them.

  • Prohibits state regulations from banning electric-assisted bicycles on sidewalks, bike paths, or pedestrian-restricted vehicular areas, though municipalities may establish their own restrictions.

Legislative Description

Electric-assisted Bicycles

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

STA REFERRAL WAIVED - MOTION WITHDRAWN

5/18/2022

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/4/2022
Transportation5/19/2021
Transportation2/18/2021

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