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CA AB2173

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bradford

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum motor power for motorized bicycles and mopeds from less than 2 gross brake horsepower to less than 4 gross brake horsepower.

  • Adds a new category of motorized bicycle definition for electric-powered devices with fully operative pedals, limited to 1,000 watts motor output and maximum speed of 20 miles per hour on level ground.

  • Requires manufacturers of electric motorized bicycles to provide buyers with written disclosure that existing insurance policies may not cover these bicycles.

  • Specifies disclosure requirements: must be printed in at least 14-point boldface type on a single sheet and include specific capital letter warning language about potential insurance coverage gaps.

Legislative Description

Vehicles: motorized bicycles.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 60, Statutes of 2014.

6/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Housing5/22/2014
Rules5/15/2014
Appropriations4/30/2014
Transportation3/6/2014

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