HB 2218 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for shared electric low-speed scooters; and imposing penalties.

This bill authorizes specific Pennsylvania cities to regulate shared electric low-speed scooters by creating local programs and ordinances. It defines these scooters as two- or three-wheeled devices with a maximum speed of 20 mph and sets rules for where they can be ridden, such as prohibiting use on freeways or sidewalks in business districts. The legislation requires companies operating these scooters to carry substantial liability insurance and establish complaint hotlines for reporting abandoned vehicles or safety violations. Additionally, the bill mandates that riders be at least 16 years old and equipped with proper lighting when riding between sunset and sunrise.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2024 Last action Oct 7, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 7, 2024

How they voted

210
Passed
Total votes 21
Oct 7, 2024
D Democratic12
12 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican9
9 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Oct 7, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (21-0)
house
Oct 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors