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CA SB1167

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Blakespear

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "motor-driven cycle" to include electric motorcycles with motors under 3,750 watts producing 5 brake horsepower or less, in addition to internal combustion engines under 150 cubic centimeters

  • Prohibits vehicles from being advertised, sold, or labeled as "electric bicycles" or "e-bikes" if they have motors exceeding 750 watts, can exceed 20 mph on motor power alone, or can provide assistance above 28 mph

  • Replaces all references to "motorized bicycle" with "moped" throughout the Vehicle Code and updates the moped definition to require compliance with federal motor safety standards and all applicable equipment requirements

  • Requires manufacturers, importers, or sellers of electric motor-driven cycles or mopeds to disclose to potential buyers in all advertising that their insurance policies may not provide coverage for the vehicle

  • Prohibits operating off-highway electric motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds on forest, brush, or grass-covered land unless the vehicle has been certified by an accredited independent laboratory with the certifying mark permanently displayed

Legislative Description

Vehicles: electric bicycles.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and N.R. & W.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/26/2026
Rules2/18/2026

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