California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 1939 — Pedicabs: electric bicycles.

Last action — In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 generally regulates the operation of bicycles, including, among other things, providing that a person operating a bicycle on the highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle. These provisions also apply to a pedicab, defined, among other things, as a bicycle with 3 or more wheels that is capable of transporting passengers on seats attached to the bicycle, that is operated by a person, and that is being used for transporting passengers for hire. A violation of the Vehicle Code provisions regulating the operation of a bicycle or pedicab is an infraction. Existing law defines a bicycle, for purposes of these provisions, as a device having one or more wheels upon which a person may ride that is propelled exclusively by human power, as specified. This bill would expand the definition of a pedicab to include electric bicycles and would expand the definition of a bicycle to include electric bicycles. Because a violation of these provisions is a crime, the 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. The bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

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

  4. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.

  6. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1939 do?
Existing law generally regulates the operation of bicycles, including, among other things, providing that a person operating a bicycle on the highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle. These provisions also apply to a pedicab, defined, among other things, as a bicycle with 3 or more wheels that is capable of transporting passengers on seats attached to the bicycle, that is operated by a person, and that is being used for transporting passengers for hire. A violation of the Vehicle Code provisions regulating the operation of a bicycle or pedicab is an infraction. Existing law defines a bicycle, for purposes of these provisions, as a device having one or more wheels upon which a person may ride that is propelled exclusively by human power, as specified. This bill would expand the definition of a pedicab to include electric bicycles and would expand the definition of a bicycle to include electric bicycles. Because a violation of these provisions is a crime, the 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. The bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1939?
AB 1939 is sponsored by Gonzalez, Jeff (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 1939?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 1939?
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