⚖️ Laws & Legislation

AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES

Updates definitions for e-scooters, e-bikes, and motor-driven cycles along with related rules.

📌 CT implemented significant e-bike rule changes effective October 1, 2025.

Electric Vehicle Fund - E-Bike Clarifications

Clarifies provisions related to electric bicycles under the Electric Vehicle Fund program.

Excise Tax - Motorized Bicycles

Excise tax language that explicitly mentions "bicycle with motor attached."

Complete Streets - Bike Facility Requirements

Requires bike facility considerations on certain projects starting January 1, 2026. Not e-bike specific, but impacts where bikes/e-bikes can safely operate.

An Act Relative to Class 3 Electric Bicycles

Focuses on Class 3 e-bike definitions and rules.

E-Bike & Motorized Scooter Registration/Insurance

Addresses registration and insurance requirements for e-bikes and motorized scooters.

Bicycle / E-Bike Annual Registration Fee

Would create a $50/year registration fee for bicycles and electric bicycles using certain public infrastructure, with penalties.

Out-of-Class Electric Vehicles

Defines "out-of-class electric vehicles," adds seller disclosure requirements, and restricts public operation unless reclassified. Includes equipment, licensing, age, and safety requirements.

E-Bike Standards

Treats e-bikes as bicycles, not motor vehicles. Establishes the framework for e-bike classification in Rhode Island.

E-Bike & Scooter Local Regulation

Enables the City of Newport to regulate e-bike and scooter usage locally.

Motorized Scooters - Roadway/Parking Updates

Includes provisions referencing motorized scooters in roadway and parking-related updates. Not a full PEV framework, but relevant.