Bill Summary for S 576 (2025-2026)

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May 6 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 576 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE AND TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
Intro. by Lee, Lazzara.

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Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. 

Amends proposed GS 20-171.3 to require only a person under the age of 18 (was, any person) to wear a helmet while operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 3 electric assisted bicycle. Also amends proposed GS 160A-300.2 to allow a city to require a person under age 18 (was, a person) to use a helmet while operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 1 or 2 electric assisted bicycle.