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HB3626 • 2025

Defines "powered micromobility device" for the vehicle code.

Defines "powered micromobility device" for the vehicle code.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Nguyen D,, Levy E, Representative Gamba
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-05-27 House

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-05-27 House

    Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

  4. 2025-05-20 House

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-03-17 House

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-02-20 House

    Referred to Transportation.

  7. 2025-02-18 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

<b>Digest: The Act defines what a "powered micromobility device" is. It also combines the laws for kids under 16, making it clear that they must wear helmets when riding bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and some other vehicles. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).</b>
[<i>Digest: The Act defines what a "powered micromobility device" is. It also combines the laws for kids under 16, making it clear that they must wear helmets when riding bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and some other vehicles. Kids who are 12 and older can use e-scooters and certain e-bikes. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).</i>]
Defines "powered micromobility device" for the vehicle code.
Consolidates and makes uniform standards for wearing protective headgear for children under 16 years of age when riding or using a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, motor assisted scooter, powered micromobility device and certain nonmotorized vehicles.
Provides that a person [<i>12</i>]<b> 14</b> years of age or older can use a [<i>motor assisted scooter or</i>] Class 1 [<i>or Class 2</i>] electric assisted bicycle.<b> Provides that a person 16 years of age or older can use a Class 2 or Class 3 electric assisted bicycle.</b>
Directs the Department of Transportation to undertake a public information campaign to inform the public about the changes to the law<b> and develop a safety education program</b>.
Relating to: Relating to vehicles.
Current location: In House Committee