SF 81 Wyoming House · 2019 General Session

Electric bicycles-regulation.

Wyoming's SF 81 defines electric bicycles into three classes with specific speed limits: Class 1 (20 mph assist only while pedaling), Class 2 (20 mph without pedaling), and Class 3 (28 mph assist only while pedaling). The bill requires manufacturers to affix permanent labels showing class, speed, and motor wattage on all e-bikes, prohibits modifications without relabeling, and clarifies e-bikes are not motor vehicles (so they don’t require licenses or registration). It also sets operational rules: Class 3 bikes are restricted on some paths, require helmets for minors, and must have speedometers, while all e-bikes must meet federal safety standards and disengage motors when braking or not pedaling. The law directly affects e-bike manufacturers, riders, and local authorities managing bicycle paths.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Feb 2019
Senate Passage
Feb 2019
House Passage
Feb 2019
Signed into Law
Feb 2019
Introduced Jan 14, 2019 Signed Feb 26, 2019
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Feb 26, 2019
Signed into law
Governor Signed SEA No. 0045
legislature
Feb 20, 2019
Upper · Passed
S Concur:Passed 19-10-1-0-0
upper
Feb 14, 2019
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Feb 13, 2019
Lower · Passed
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
lower
Feb 5, 2019
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
lower
Jan 24, 2019
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Jan 24, 2019
Upper · Passed
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

Sponsors