HB 1410 Summary

• Allows local governing authorities to regulate standup electric scooters by restricting maximum speeds in pedestrian zones, establishing penalties for violations (not exceeding bicycle penalties), and requiring operators to indemnify the locality for negligent acts.

• Requires scooter-share operators to carry commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$5,000,000 aggregate, automobile insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate, and workers' compensation coverage where applicable.

• Permits local authorities to require scooter-share operators to provide anonymized fleet and ride activity data via application programming interface, which must be treated as trade secrets and cannot be disclosed without prior aggregation or obfuscation to protect privacy.

• Defines "standup electric scooter" as a device weighing less than 100 pounds with two or three wheels, handlebars, and a floorboard, powered by electric motor or human power with maximum speed of 20 mph.

• Exempts standup electric scooters from motor vehicle licensing, registration, and most equipment requirements, but requires riders to be of automobile-driving age and limits operation speed to 15 mph maximum.