Parent Penalties Minor Using Electric Bicycle
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the assessment of penalties against a parent when a minor violates laws concerning the usage of certain electric vehicles, and, in connection therewith, authorizing the assessment of penalties against a parent for a minor's improper usage of an electrical assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, electric scooter, or electric skateboard.
Bill Summary:
The bill creates penalties to be assessed against a parent or guardian who permits their minor child or ward to operate an electrical assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, electric scooter, or electric skateboard (electric vehicle) if the minor child or ward operates the electric vehicle in a manner that violates certain laws concerning the usage of such electric vehicles, including laws regarding age requirements for different classes of such electric vehicles, how to safely and properly operate such electric vehicles on roadways or pathways, and required safety gear.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 26-1125 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |