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WA SB6110

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Shewmake

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 46.04.169 to clarify that electric-assisted bicycles cannot exceed 20 mph on electric motor power alone and excludes vehicles modified or designed to exceed e-bike speed/power limitations from the definition

  • Requires the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to study and recommend a new statutory framework for electric motorcycles, with authority to contract third-party consultants

  • Work group membership includes representatives from DOT, Washington Traffic Safety Commission, State Patrol, Cooper Jones active transportation safety council, cities, counties, parks/recreation associations, and active transportation nonprofits

  • Work group must address electric motorcycle definitions/classifications, registration and licensing fees, driver education and minimum age requirements, rules of the road, equipment requirements, and penalties for deceptive marketing and e-bike tampering

  • Final report with recommendations and draft legislation due to the governor and legislative transportation committees by December 15, 2026

Legislative Description

Addressing electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Transportation2/14/2026
Rules2/2/2026
Transportation1/14/2026

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