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MN HF3785

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Dippel

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Defines "motorized bicycle" as a bicycle with an electric motor between 750 and 1,500 watts or a liquid fuel motor of 50cc or less, capable of maximum 30 mph, and explicitly excludes electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes)

  • Reduces the "micromobility device" classification thresholds from 30 mph to 20 mph maximum speed and from 500 pounds to 100 pounds unloaded weight

  • Requires sellers of motorized bicycles to obtain a dealer license and adds motorized bicycles to the definition of "motor vehicle" for dealer licensing purposes

  • Prohibits operation on Minnesota highways of any vehicle that does not meet specifications of a vehicle defined in state law, whether originally manufactured or subsequently modified

  • Requires electric-powered motorized bicycles and motorcycles to be certified by an independent ISO-17065 laboratory for compliance with ANSI/CAN/UL Standard 2272 before sale

Legislative Description

Definitions and registration requirements for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors modified, sellers required to have a dealer license, and certain vehicles prohibited from using public roads.

Last Action

Author added Myers

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy2/26/2026

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