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PA HB2040
Bill
Status
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Schlegel
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AI Summary
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Adds a legal definition of "electric scooter" to Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code as a two- or three-wheeled device with handlebars, an electric motor, and a floorboard or seat for the operator
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Creates a new summary offense for careless operation of an electric scooter that unintentionally causes bodily injury to another person, punishable by a $100 fine
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Excludes e-bikes, electric personal assistive mobility devices, motorcycles, motorized pedalcycles, motor-driven cycles, and registered vehicles from the electric scooter definition
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Grants PennDOT and local authorities explicit power to establish fines for electric scooter operation on highways, rights-of-way, or sidewalks
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in miscellaneous provisions, providing for the offense of careless operation of electric scooters; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
11/17/2025