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MA H3758

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Adds a legal definition for "Class 3 electric bicycle" as one with pedal-assist only motor that stops providing assistance at 28 miles per hour

  • Creates umbrella definition of "electric bicycle" covering bicycles or tricycles with fully operable pedals and electric motors of 750 watts or less that qualify as Class 1, 2, or 3

  • Reverses the default rule for natural surface trails: electric bicycles would be allowed unless a municipality, local authority, or state agency adopts ordinances to prohibit or regulate them (after public notice and hearing)

  • Removes the existing prohibition on riding electric bicycles on sidewalks

Legislative Description

Relative to class 3 electric bicycles

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

9/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

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