California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1201 — Motorized bicycles.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law defines a "motorized bicycle" or "moped" as a 2-wheeled or 3-wheeled device having fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power, or having no pedals if powered solely by electrical energy, with an automatic transmission and motor that produces less than 4 gross brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on level ground. Existing law requires every manufacturer of a motorized bicycle to provide a disclosure to a buyer that his or her existing insurance policy may not provide coverage for these bicycles and that the buyer should contact his or her insurance agent to determine if coverage is provided. Existing law generally makes a violation of the Vehicle Code an infraction. This bill would increase the allowable gross brake horsepower of motorized bicycles or mopeds from less than 4 to less than 5 in that definition. By changing the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Chiu · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chiu

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1201 do?
Existing law defines a "motorized bicycle" or "moped" as a 2-wheeled or 3-wheeled device having fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power, or having no pedals if powered solely by electrical energy, with an automatic transmission and motor that produces less than 4 gross brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on level ground. Existing law requires every manufacturer of a motorized bicycle to provide a disclosure to a buyer that his or her existing insurance policy may not provide coverage for these bicycles and that the buyer should contact his or her insurance agent to determine if coverage is provided. Existing law generally makes a violation of the Vehicle Code an infraction. This bill would increase the allowable gross brake horsepower of motorized bicycles or mopeds from less than 4 to less than 5 in that definition. By changing the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1201?
AB 1201 is sponsored by Chiu.
What is the current status of AB 1201?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1201?
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