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ColoradoHB25-11972025 Regular SessionHouse

Sale of Electrical Assisted Bicycles Requirements

Sponsored By: Judy Amabile (Democratic), Lesley Smith (Democratic), Matt Ball (Democratic), Rick Taggart (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

E-bike buyers get clearer sales information

Colorado sellers must disclose an e-bike's motor power in watts, top speed, and class or multiple-mode status. For bikes capable of Class 3 operation, sellers must warn that people under 16 cannot operate Class 3 e-bikes. Beginning January 1, 2027, multiple-mode bike labels must show the highest class or every class the bike can use. Sellers cannot falsely label non-e-bikes as e-bikes. Using e-bike terms for non-e-bikes requires clear written disclosures in stores and, for online ads or sales, on the vehicle's website and social media marketing. Violations are deceptive trade practices under Colorado consumer protection law.

E-bike batteries require safety certification

Colorado requires safety certification for lithium-ion batteries, including second-use batteries, used in or intended for e-bikes. Without certification, people and businesses cannot make, distribute, assemble, recondition, sell, offer to sell, lease, or rent them. An accredited testing lab must certify compliance with battery standards referenced in UL 2849 or EN 15194, or another state-approved standard. At sale, the certification or lab logo must appear on packaging, paperwork, the bike, or the battery. Secondhand bike sales and rentals are exempt from the display rule, not the certification requirement.

E-bike riders face tighter class rules

Colorado e-bikes have a maximum motor power of 750 watts. Class 1 allows pedal assistance up to 20 mph; Class 2 allows throttle assistance up to 20 mph. Class 3 allows pedal assistance up to 28 mph. Bikes with two or more modes must meet every class's rules for the modes they offer. Vehicles lose e-bike status if modified to fail all classes, or designed for easy changes that bypass class rules, including software changes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 87 • No: 30

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 23 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1197 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 6 • No: 3

House vote • 3/10/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 46 • No: 16

House vote • 3/5/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1197, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/28/2025House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    5/2/2025House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/1/2025House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/1/2025Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/15/2025Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/14/2025Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/9/2025Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

    3/13/2025Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/10/2025House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/7/2025House

  11. House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/5/2025House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

    2/10/2025House

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