MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to revise the definition of electric-assisted bicycle to clarify what the term does not include.
This bill clarifies Idaho's legal definition of electric-assisted bicycles by specifying which vehicles are excluded from that category. It directly affects vehicle owners, riders, and law enforcement by distinguishing between standard e-bikes and motorized vehicles that require licensing, registration, and insurance. The key provision excludes any two-wheeled electric vehicle with a motor of 750 watts or more, one that exceeds 30 mph, or one without operable pedals from being classified as an electric-assisted bicycle. Additionally, the bill formally defines electric personal assistive mobility devices as self-balancing two-wheeled devices limited to 15 mph. These changes aim to ensure consistent enforcement of traffic and vehicle laws across different types of electric-powered transportation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Take bill off General Orders; referred to Transportation & Defense
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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