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AK SB62

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Scott Kawasaki

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Excludes electric-assisted bicycles from the definition of "motor vehicle" under Alaska law for purposes of vehicle registration and motor vehicle regulations.

  • Establishes three classes of electric-assisted bicycles: Class 1 (pedal-assist, 20 mph cutoff), Class 2 (throttle-capable, 20 mph cutoff), and Class 3 (pedal-assist, 28 mph cutoff), each with a maximum motor power output of 750 watts.

  • Prohibits state regulations from banning electric-assisted bicycles from sidewalks, bike paths, or pedestrian-restricted areas, though municipalities may enact local ordinances with different standards.

  • Requires electric-assisted bicycle users to receive the same rights and responsibilities as regular bicycle users unless otherwise specified by regulation.

  • Authorizes state land managers to establish different management standards for nonelectric-assisted bicycles and each class of electric-assisted bicycle in management plans.

Legislative Description

Electric-assisted Bicycles

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/8/2023
Transportation2/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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