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CA SB1167
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Blakespear
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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