HB 5313 Summary

• Establishes three classes of electric bicycles (Class 1, 2, and 3) with different motor engagement and speed limit specifications, capping at 20 mph for Classes 1-2 and 28 mph for Class 3, with motors under 750 watts.

• Requires electric bicycle manufacturers to comply with federal safety standards, affix classification labels, equip Class 3 models with speedometers, and ensure proper motor disengagement at specified speeds.

• Prohibits riders under 16 from operating Class 3 electric bicycles and mandates all electric bicycle riders wear helmets meeting federal safety standards.

• Restricts Class 3 electric bicycles from bicycle trails and natural-surface paths; Classes 1-2 similarly restricted unless permitted by local ordinance.

• Updates motor vehicle statutes to treat electric bicycles like conventional bicycles in traffic laws while exempting them from vehicle registration and emissions inspection requirements.