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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:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 31-19.7 of the General Laws entitled "Electric Bicycles" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following sections:

     31-19.7-4. Notice of state laws, rules, and regulations.

     (a) All businesses that sell electric bicycles in Rhode Island shall prominently display

provisions and restrictions imposed by state law regulating electric bicycles.

     (b) The office of energy resources shall notify electric bicycle rebate recipients of

applicable state laws regarding electric bicycles, including, but not limited to, the provisions of this

chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.

     31-19.7-5. Age restriction.

     Any "electric motorized bicycle", also called an "electric bicycle", as defined in § 31-19.7-

7.1 shall not be operated on state, municipal roads, or highways in this state by a person under the

age of sixteen (16) years.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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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

state laws related to electric bicycles.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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