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CA SB956
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Choi
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AI Summary
- Authorizes cities and counties to adopt local ordinances regulating electric bicycle operation, registration, speed limits, age requirements, and equipment standards including helmet and safety gear requirements
- Exempts electric bicycle riders from state bicycle laws when a local ordinance provides otherwise, giving municipalities greater control over e-bike regulation
- Allows local authorities to issue license plates or require registration for electric bicycles within their jurisdiction
- Permits local governments to allow persons under 16 years of age to operate class 3 electric bicycles through adopted ordinance, overriding the current statewide prohibition
- Local law enforcement agencies may enforce any electric bicycle ordinances adopted under these provisions
Legislative Description
Vehicles: electric bicycles.
Last Action
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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