North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 576 — E-Bike Definition and Local Regulation.

Last action — Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to Senate Bill 576 involve the addition of the session details and the official bill reference at the beginning of the document, while some earlier filing information has been removed. This update matters because it helps clarify the context and timeline of the bill, making it easier for lawmakers and the public to track its progress and understand its significance during the current legislative session.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 2 SENATE BILL 576 State and Local Government Committee Substitute Adopted 5/6/25 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 576 Short Title:
Senators Lee and Lazzara (Primary Sponsors).
March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE AND TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE AND TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
(b) A person under the age of 18 operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 3 electric assisted bicycle shall wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards." SECTION 3.(a) Article 15 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
(b) A person operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 3 electric assisted bicycle shall wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards." SECTION 3.(a) Article 15 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
*S576-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) A city may require the use of a helmet by a person under the age of 18 operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 1 or Class 2 electric assisted bicycle.
*S576-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) A city may require the use of a helmet by a person operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 1 or Class 2 electric assisted bicycle.
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Action History

  1. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  2. Com Substitute Adopted

  3. Re-ref Com On Transportation

  4. Withdrawn From Com

  5. Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Transportation. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  6. Passed 1st Reading

  7. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  8. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 576?
SB 576 is sponsored by Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), and Michael V. Lee (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 576?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 576?
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