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Lawmakers Approve Bill to Regulate E-Bikes, Scooters
The measure sets age limits, speed caps and licensing rules for faster devices while allowing police to fine and impound violators.
- On Wednesday, the Illinois House approved new e-bike and e-scooter regulations in an 80-30 vote, sending the bill to the Senate for a final concurrence vote after it passed unanimously in April.
- Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias initiated the bill to establish uniform safety standards for micromobility devices. House sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez noted that roadways have transformed significantly over five years with new technology.
- The legislation creates three tiers governing device usage by speed and age requirements. Riders must be 15 years old to operate a Class 1 pedal-assist bike traveling up to 20 mph and 16 for faster models limited to 28 mph.
- House Republicans divided over the bill after it was amended to include DUI penalties for operators exceeding 28 mph. Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, argued the amendment "dramatically" changes DUI laws, while House Republican Leader Tony McCombie opposed excluding utility terrain vehicles.
- Sen. Darby Hills, R-Barrington Hills, supported the bill in the Senate, saying "the technology has moved faster than our laws" and law enforcement lacks tools to address unsafe operation. The measure aims to clarify rules for riders and roads.
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State lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
The Illinois House has approved a series of new regulations covering e-bikes, e-scooters and other motorized vehicles. If signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, the rules would impose age and speed limits for the vehicles.
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McCombie Opposes Hasty E-Bike Regulation - Regional Media News
McCombie Opposes Hasty E-Bike Regulation In an April press conference Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Illinois needs a more uniform system of regulations for electric personal transportation methods. Wednesday, the Illinois House approved Senate Bill 3336 which would establish regulations on "micromobility" transportation such as e-bikes and e-scooters that include age requirements, speed limits and rules on where they can be operated.…
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