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HB 2021STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". (CD1)

Voted 7/15/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

27 yea·1 nay·4 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/28/202648 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26
  2. 4/28/2026Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 10-26).
  3. 4/28/2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26.
  4. 4/28/2026Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 10-26) as amended in (CD 1).
  5. 4/24/2026The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Wakai, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  6. 4/24/2026The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Tarnas, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
  7. 4/22/2026Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 9:30AM; CR 329.
  8. 4/22/2026Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 719).
  9. 4/21/2026Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Wakai, Rhoads Co-Chairs.
  10. 4/20/2026Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).