Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles
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, 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"". (HD2)"
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-17 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-17 | Latest Action | The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2241 HD1 SD1 | Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems | in_committee |
| HB 1020 HD1 SD2 | Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Report; Positions; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1036 HD1 SD1 | Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling | unknown |
| HB 1037 HD1 SD1 | Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling | unknown |
| HB 1039 HD1 SD1 | Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling | unknown |
| HB 1079 HD1 SD1 | DHS; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-informed Care; Child Welfare Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1161 HD2 SD1 | DOT; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1164 HD1 SD1 | DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization | unknown |