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CA SB956

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Choi

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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