Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 880: MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to revise the definition of electric-assisted bicycle to clarify what the term does not include.
Amends Idaho Code § 49-106 to revise the definition of 'electric-assisted bicycle.' Clarifies that certain electric vehicles resembling bicycles but exceeding 750 watts, providing assistance above 30 mph, or lacking pedals are excluded from this definition and must be licensed, registered, and insured for public highway use. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Referred to Committee (House) (March 17, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 12, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 12, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- March 12, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
- March 16, 2026 — House: Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
- March 17, 2026 — House: Take bill off General Orders; referred to Transportation & Defense
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