2017 House Bill 4782 / Public Act 139

Permit and regulate electric bicycles on roads

Introduced in the House

June 20, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Holly Hughes (R-91)

To regulate and define classes of electric bicycle for use on streets and highways. House Bill 4881 authorizes restrictions on trail use. “Class 1” are the lowest power bikes, and Classes 2 and 3 have more power and can go faster. The bill would ban individuals less than age 14 from using a Class 3 bike, and allow electric bicycles to be used on streets, bike-lanes and highways (not freeways) subject to the same rules and restrictions as regular bikes. Minors would have to wear a helmet.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Sept. 14, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 28, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Oct. 12, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 19, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 29, 2017