AN ACT ELIMINATING THE WEIGHT LIMITATION ON ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
HB 5459 removes a 75-pound weight limit for electric foot scooters under state law. This change directly affects manufacturers producing heavier scooters and riders using scooters exceeding that weight, allowing them to be legally classified as "electric foot scooters" rather than other vehicle types. The bill amends the legal definition in statute without adding new regulations or fees. It simplifies classification for scooters of all weights, aligning state law with current product designs. This is a procedural adjustment to the definition, not a new policy.
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 17, 2025
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