SB 2989

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2026.

Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Rebate Program; Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles; Reports.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2989
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee TRS/CPN, WAM/JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-01-30
Summary

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Allows for the registration of class 3 electric bicycles that have wheels smaller than twenty inches and that are intended for adult use. 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 micro-mobility device"" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 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. Changes the term ""motor scooter"" to ""motor‑driven vehicle""."

Sponsor
Chris Lee
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-30 Status in_committee
2026-01-30 Latest Action Referred to TRS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
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