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MD SB743
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a Workgroup to Study State Laws on Electric Bicycles consisting of 9 members, including legislators, state agency representatives, county and municipal representatives, and three law enforcement representatives (rural, suburban, and urban) appointed by the Governor
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Workgroup must review current state rules of the road for electric bicycles and recommend revisions to improve public safety
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Workgroup must examine academic studies and government data on injury rates and safety concerns affecting e-bike riders, other vehicle operators, and pedestrians
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Workgroup must consider the role of other micro-mobility devices with respect to public safety
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Report due to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2028; the Act takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Workgroup to Study State Laws on Electric Bicycles - Establishment
Safety
Last Action
Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.
3/9/2026