HB 26-1125
failedParent Penalties Minor Using Electric Bicycle
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 26-1125, which has been signed into law, introduces penalties for parents or guardians who allow their minor children to use electric bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, and skateboards in ways that break the rules. These rules include age restrictions, safe operation on roads and paths, and wearing necessary safety gear. The law affects parents and guardians of minors who violate these regulations. Since it has been signed, this bill is now active and enforceable by law enforcement.
Official Summary
The bill creates penalties to be assessed against a parent or guardian who permits their minor child or ward to operate an electrical assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, electric scooter, or electric skateboard (electric vehicle) if the minor child or ward operates the electric vehicle in a manner that violates certain laws concerning the usage of such electric vehicles, including laws regarding age requirements for different classes of such electric vehicles, how to safely and properly operate such electric vehicles on roadways or pathways, and required safety gear.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2026-03-04
- Latest action
- 2026-02-04
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
- OpenStates
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Votes
Postpone House Bill 26-1125 indefinitely.
2026-03-04 · House · pass — Yes: — · No: — · Other: —