RI H7789

Creates new "Class 4" electric bicycle category for e-bikes with motors exceeding 750 watts or speeds over 28 mph, classifying them as recreational vehicles subject to additional regulations

Adds new definition of "motorized skateboard" as electric-powered standing vehicles weighing under 100 pounds with maximum speed of 20 mph

Extends distracted driving prohibitions to operators of electric bicycles, electric motor scooters, motorized skateboards, and electric personal assistive mobility devices

Requires businesses selling electric bicycles to prominently display state laws and requires the Office of Energy Resources to notify rebate recipients of applicable regulations

Creates new consolidated Chapter 31-19.8 centralizing registration, licensing, equipment, helmet, and operational requirements for all powered wheeled devices and micromobility vehicles, and mandates the DMV maintain a public informational webpage summarizing these requirements