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AB-965 • 2026

Vehicles: electric bicycles.

Vehicles: electric bicycles.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Dixon
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text mentions reimbursement is not required for a 'specified reason,' but does not list what that reason is.

New Rules Against Selling Class 3 Electric Bicycles to Minors

This law makes it illegal for anyone to sell a class 3 electric bicycle to a person under the age of 16 and sets a maximum fine of $250 for breaking this rule.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits selling a class 3 electric bicycle to any person younger than 16 years old.
  • Makes violating this sales ban an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $250.
  • States that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies regarding costs from this law.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People or businesses that sell electric bicycles
  • Persons under the age of 16 who might be sold a class 3 electric bicycle

Terms To Know

Class 3 Electric Bicycle
A bicycle with a speedometer and motor that helps only when pedaling and stops helping at 28 miles per hour.
Infraction
A minor offense punishable by a fine, as stated in the bill for violating this sales rule.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law states no reimbursement is required but does not explain the specific reason why.
  • This law adds rules about selling; it relies on existing laws that already prohibit people under 16 from riding class 3 electric bicycles.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

Vehicles: electric bicycles.