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HB 1533 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Rules for e-bikes and micromobility devices

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relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices.

Prohibits certain electric bicycles and micromobility devices from sidewalks and multi-use paths, defines device classifications, and establishes a learner's permit process for 16-to-18-year-old operators of class 3 devices.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Prohibits the operation of any electric bicycle or any alternative electric micromobility device on sidewalks. II. Prohibits the operation of any class 3 electric bicycle or class 3 alternative electric micromobility device on bicycle or multi-use paths. III. Defines alternative electronic micromobility devices and classifies such devices identically to electric bicycle classifications. IV. Establishes a learner's permitting process for individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 seeking to operate a class 3 electric bicycle or class 3 alternative electric micromobility device. V. Requires that all class 3 electric bicycles and class 3 alternative electric micromobility devices be registered with the division of motor vehicles on an annual basis and that such bicycles and devices possess a speedometer and headlights while in operation. VI. Limits and clarifies the ability of municipalities to issue permits and licenses relative to electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices. VII. Establishes a penalty of impoundment of an electric bicycle or alternative electric micromobility device for violations of the act. VIII. Establishes that failure to satisfy the special rules and registration requirements for electric bicycles or alternative electric micromobility devices shall result in such electric bicycle or device being regulated as an off highway recreational vehicle.

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In the bill's words

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“Except as otherwise provided in this section, electric bicycles and operators of electric bicycles shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and shall be subject to all of the duties, of a bicycle or the operator of a bicycle.”
RSA 265:144-a
“Upon application, the department of safety shall issue a class 3 electric bicycle learner's permit to a person who is 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age.”
RSA 265:146-a
“Upon application, the department of safety shall issue a class 3 alternative electric micromobility device learner's permit to a person who is 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age.”
RSA 265:146-b
“All class 3 electric bicycles and class 3 alternative electric micromobility devices shall be registered with the division of motor vehicles.”
RSA 265:146-c

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Cyril AuresRPrime

Rep. Harry BeanR, Rep. Clayton WoodR

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

22% support78% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“See HB-1410 for "a more realistic approach" to e-bike/OCEV/OHRV concerns.”
— David Topham, Salemopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study16–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 20, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation3:06:46–3:24:0117m 15slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 23, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation3:11:09–3:12:171m 8slocated in the stream transcriptSubcommittee Work Session
  • Jan 27, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation4:41:45–4:42:531m 8slocated in the stream transcript==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session
  • Feb 10, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation4:57:35–5:00:543m 19slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; ==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 24
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  3. Jan 23, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 01/23/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  4. Jan 27, 2026House==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
  5. Feb 10, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  6. Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/10/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 21
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 35

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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