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H7789 • 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES (Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.)

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES (Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.)

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Boylan, Furtado, Potter, Serpa, Speakman, Kazarian, Caldwell, Tanzi, Handy
Last action
2026-06-09
Official status
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES (Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.)

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES (Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.)

What This Bill Does

  • AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES (Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.)

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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Published version

Plain English: H7789A 2026 -- H 7789 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC003128/SUB A ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.

  • H7789A 2026 -- H 7789 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC003128/SUB A ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.
  • 2026 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES Introduced By: Representatives Boylan, Furtado, Potter, Serpa, Speakman, Kazarian, Caldwell, Tanzi, and Handy Date Introduced: February 12, 2026 Referred To: House State Government & Elections It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: 1 SECTION 1.
  • Chapter 31-19.7 of the General Laws entitled "Electric Bicycles" is hereby 2 amended by adding thereto the following sections: 3 31-19.7-4.
  • Notice of state laws, rules, and regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-09 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. 2026-06-08 House

    House passed Sub A

  3. 2026-06-05 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

  4. 2026-06-04 Committee

    Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  5. 2026-05-29 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

  6. 2026-05-29 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Proposed Substitute

  7. 2026-03-03 Committee

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  8. 2026-02-27 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  9. 2026-02-23 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

  10. 2026-02-19 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  11. 2026-02-12 Rhode Island General Assembly

    Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Official Summary Text

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES (Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.)

Current Bill Text

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H7789A

2026 -- H 7789 SUBSTITUTE A
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LC003128/SUB A
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES

Introduced By:
Representatives Boylan, Furtado, Potter, Serpa, Speakman, Kazarian,
Caldwell, Tanzi, and Handy

Date Introduced:
February 12, 2026

Referred To:
House State Government & Elections
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Chapter 31-19.7 of the General Laws entitled "Electric Bicycles" is hereby
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amended by adding thereto the following sections:
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31-19.7-4. Notice of state laws, rules, and regulations.

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(a) All businesses that sell electric bicycles in Rhode Island shall prominently display
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provisions and restrictions imposed by state law regulating electric bicycles.
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(b) The office of energy resources shall notify electric bicycle rebate recipients of
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applicable state laws regarding electric bicycles, including, but not limited to, the provisions of this
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chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
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31-19.7-5. Age restriction.

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Any "electric motorized bicycle", also called an "electric bicycle", as defined in § 31-19.7-
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7.1 shall not be operated on state, municipal roads, or highways in this state by a person under the
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age of sixteen (16) years.
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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LC003128/SUB A
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES
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This act would require businesses that sell electric bicycles to display notices regarding
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state laws related to electric bicycles.
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This act would take effect upon passage.
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LC003128/SUB A
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