AB-2284 • 2026

Electric bicycles: Attorney General list.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Dixon
Last action: 2026-04-20
Official status: In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on enforcement or penalties for non-compliance.

Electric Bicycles: Attorney General List

This law requires the California Attorney General's office to create a list of electric two-wheeled devices that do not fit any class of electric bicycle definition and make this list available online.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Attorney General's office, in partnership with biking nonprofit groups, to compile a list of electric two-wheeled devices that do not comply with the legal definition of an electric bicycle by June 1, 2027.
The list includes devices labeled or advertised as electric bicycles but don't meet legal definitions.
Makes this list available on the Attorney General's website and updates it when necessary.

Who It Names or Affects

People who use or sell electric two-wheeled devices
Biking nonprofit groups

Terms To Know

Electric bicycles: Motorized bikes that are powered by a battery and can be pedaled like regular bicycles.
Attorney General: The top law enforcement officer of the state who enforces laws and provides legal advice to government agencies.

Limits and Unknowns

It is not clear how often updates will be made to the list.
The bill does not specify what happens if someone violates this rule.

Bill History

2026-04-20 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
2026-04-07 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
2026-04-06 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2284, as amended, Dixon.
Vehicles: electric bicycles.
Electric bicycles: Attorney General list.
Under existing law, the Department of the California Highway Patrol is responsible for enforcement of all laws regulating the operation of vehicles and use of the highways, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop, on or before September 1, 2023, statewide safety and training programs based on evidence-based practices for users of electric bicycles, as defined, including, but not limited to, general electric bicycle riding safety, emergency maneuver skills, rules of the road, and laws pertaining to electric bicycles.
Existing law establishes the Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney
General. Existing law requires each state and local agency that employs peace officers to annually report to the Attorney General data on all stops conducted by that agency’s peace officers for the preceding calendar year, in accordance with a specified procedure.
This bill would require, on or before June 1, 2027, the
department,
office of the Attorney General,
in partnership with biking nonprofit groups, to compile a list of electric two-wheeled devices that do not comply with the definition of any single class of electric bicycles and that are labeled, advertised, or commonly perceived by riders or peace officers as electric bicycles or electric bicycle products. The bill would require the
department
Attorney General
to make the list available on its internet website and to update the list and internet website, when necessary.

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