S.F. No. 5211 Summary

• Public school districts must provide age-appropriate active transportation safety training to students in kindergarten through grade 8, including electric-assisted bicycle safety education emphasizing unique characteristics and risks compared to regular bicycles.

• Persons age 15 or older must obtain an electric-assisted bicycle operator's permit or instruction permit from the commissioner to operate e-bikes on public roadways without a valid driver's license, requiring completion of an approved safety course and examination.

• Electric-assisted bicycle permit fees are $7.50 for minors (valid until age 21), $12.50 for renewal (ages 21+ for four years), $6.50 for duplicates, and $6.50 for written examination and instruction permit (valid 30 days).

• Sellers of electric-assisted bicycles must disclose maximum power, maximum speed, class type, and passenger capacity before purchase; sellers of powered cycles must disclose that the vehicle is not an electric-assisted bicycle and may not be covered by insurance.

• Commissioners of public safety and transportation must conduct a study by February 1, 2026 on youth operation of electric-assisted bicycles, addressing safety barriers, licensing requirements, motor modifications, and educational campaign recommendations.