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ID H0880

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 49-106 to clarify that "electric-assisted bicycle" excludes vehicles with motors of 750 watts or more, motors that continue assisting above 30 mph, or those without operable pedals

  • Excluded electric vehicles resembling bicycles must be licensed, registered, and insured to operate on public highways

  • Retains existing three-class electric-assisted bicycle definitions: Class 1 (pedal-assist up to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle-only up to 20 mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph)

  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise the definition of electric-assisted bicycle to clarify what the term does not include.

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Last Action

Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense3/12/2026

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