2016 Senate Bill 1120

License Polaris “Slingshot” type vehicles as a motorcycle

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To revise the regulations on motorcycles in the state vehicle code so they also apply to “autocycles,” in particular to three wheeled vehicles like the Polaris “Slingshot.” Under current law vehicles like this happen to fit a particular definition requiring they be enclosed and have other car-like features such as windshields and wipers.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 9, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure