California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 875 — Low-speed electric bicycles.

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

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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 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 in one case as a device that has fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and has an electric motor that meets specified requirements, including that it has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts, is incapable of propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on ground level, and is incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the motorized bicycle faster than 20 miles per hour. This bill would redefine this type of "motorized bicycle" by, among other things, renaming it a "low-speed electric bicycle," stating that it can have either 2 or 3 wheels, lowering the maximum power output to 750 watts, and requiring that it weigh no more than 80 pounds. The bill would exempt a low-speed electric bicycle from the prohibition on the operation of a motorized bicycle on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane established as provided, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail. The bill would also make conforming changes.

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Jones · Cosponsor
  • Harper · Primary
  • Steinorth · Cosponsor
  • Waldron · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Harper

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Jones
  • Steinorth
  • Waldron

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 875 do?
Existing law defines a motorized bicycle in one case as a device that has fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and has an electric motor that meets specified requirements, including that it has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts, is incapable of propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on ground level, and is incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the motorized bicycle faster than 20 miles per hour. This bill would redefine this type of "motorized bicycle" by, among other things, renaming it a "low-speed electric bicycle," stating that it can have either 2 or 3 wheels, lowering the maximum power output to 750 watts, and requiring that it weigh no more than 80 pounds. The bill would exempt a low-speed electric bicycle from the prohibition on the operation of a motorized bicycle on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane established as provided, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail. The bill would also make conforming changes.
Who sponsors AB 875?
AB 875 is sponsored by Jones, Harper, Steinorth, and Waldron.
What is the current status of AB 875?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 875?
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