Hawaii · 2026 Session

HB 2021Law

Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles

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Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". (CD1)

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Legislative history

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Apr 24, 2026House

The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Tarnas, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

Apr 28, 2026Senate

48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26

Apr 28, 2026Senate

Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 10-26).

Apr 28, 2026House

Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26.

Apr 28, 2026House

Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 10-26) as amended in (CD 1).

Apr 30, 2026House

Transmitted to Governor.

Apr 30, 2026House

Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 803).

Apr 30, 2026Senate

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none).

Apr 30, 2026House

Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

May 1, 2026Senate

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 882).

Jul 15, 2026House

Act 259, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).

Jul 15, 2026Senate

Act 259, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).

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Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles

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