HF 3785 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Definitions and registration requirements for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors modified, sellers required to have a dealer license, certain vehicles prohibited from using public roads, and money appropriated.

HF 3785 clarifies definitions and requirements for electric-powered vehicles in Minnesota, specifically targeting devices often called "E-Motos" (high-speed electric cycles not classified as standard e-bikes). It requires sellers of these vehicles to hold a dealer license, mandates registration for certain electric motorcycles and motorized bicycles, and explicitly prohibits vehicles not defined in Minnesota law from operating on public roads. The bill updates statutes to distinguish E-Motos from e-bikes (which are unaffected) and clarifies that off-highway motorcycles used on trails may include some electric devices. This directly affects sellers of electric-powered vehicles and riders using these devices on Minnesota roads.

Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Failed

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action May 16, 2026

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What changed between versions

1st Engrossment → 2nd Engrossment · 4 edits · Apr 22, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the 1st to the 2nd engrossment, reflecting a new posting date and adding several new sections to the text. The most significant change is the addition of a one-time $30,000 appropriation in fiscal year 2027 from the off-highway motorcycle account to fund signage, communications, and outreach materials. The bill's descriptive summary was also updated to explicitly include the new funding provision.

Scope change

The bill's scope now explicitly includes the appropriation of funds for public outreach, expanding its financial scope.

FISCAL

Added a one-time $30,000 appropriation in FY 2027 for signage, communications, and outreach materials.

TECHNICAL

Added new sections 7.22 through 7.26 and Section 12 containing the new appropriation language.

TIMELINE

Updated the posting date from April 8, 2026, to May 14, 2026.

SCOPE

Updated the bill summary to include the new funding for outreach and communications.

Floor votes · House May 16, 2026

How they voted

65–67

Failed

Total votes 132

May 16, 2026

D Democratic66

66 Nay

100% Nay

R Republican66

65 Yea 1 Nay

98% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 16, 2026

Vote failed

House Vote: fail (65-67)

house

Apr 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report, to adopt as amended

lower

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors