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OR HB3626

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Nguyen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Defines "powered micromobility device" as a vehicle designed to transport a person with a propulsion system, maximum speed of 30 mph, and unloaded weight under 100 pounds; excludes e-bikes, motor assisted scooters, and motorized wheelchairs from this definition

  • Establishes age requirements for operating certain vehicles: Class 1 e-bikes at 14+, Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes at 16+, motor assisted scooters at 12+, and powered micromobility devices at 16+

  • Requires children under 16 to wear approved protective headgear when riding bicycles, e-bikes, motor assisted scooters, powered micromobility devices, skateboards, nonmotorized scooters, or in-line skates on highways or public premises

  • Directs the Department of Transportation to develop a safety education program about helmet laws, age requirements, and rules of the road for these vehicle types, with $250,000 appropriated from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium

  • Exempts powered micromobility devices from title, registration, and financial responsibility requirements while granting operators the same rights and duties as bicycle riders on bicycle lanes and paths

Legislative Description

Relating to vehicles.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/27/2025
Transportation2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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