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CA AB1939
Bill
Status
1/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "bicycle" in Vehicle Code Section 231 to explicitly include electric bicycles, while maintaining that bicycles are propelled exclusively by human power except as provided in Section 312.5.
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Amends the definition of "pedicab" in Vehicle Code Section 467.5 to clarify that pedicabs include bicycles with electric power, encompassing both attached passenger seats and trailer/sidecar configurations used for hire.
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Subjects electric bicycles operating as pedicabs to all existing Vehicle Code provisions applicable to regular bicycles, with violations remaining infractions.
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Declares that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts under Article XIII B of the California Constitution, as the bill only changes the definition of existing crimes or infractions.
Legislative Description
Pedicabs: electric bicycles.
Last Action
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
3/17/2020