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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 7/15/2026View source

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How representatives voted

62 yea·2 nay·9 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 7/15/2026Act 259, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
  2. 7/15/2026Act 259, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
  3. 5/1/2026Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 882).
  4. 4/30/2026Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  5. 4/30/2026Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none).
  6. 4/30/2026Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 803).
  7. 4/30/2026Transmitted to Governor.
  8. 4/28/202648 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26
  9. 4/28/2026Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 10-26).
  10. 4/28/2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26.