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HI HB486

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Muraoka

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from removing a manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device from an electric bicycle or operating an electric bicycle with such a device removed.

  • Defines "electric bicycle" as a two- or three-wheeled cycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides propulsion assistance.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a traffic safety education program and public awareness campaign by 20 days before the 2026 regular legislative session, including information on safety rules and applicable traffic codes.

  • Directs the Department of Transportation to inform individuals of applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations when registering an electric bicycle.

  • Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to implement the traffic safety education program and public awareness campaign.

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/5/2025
Transportation1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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