All Roll Calls
Yes: 102 • No: 0
IdahoH 05002026 regular legislative sessionHouse
MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to provide for human-powered vehicles, bicycles, and electric-assisted bicycles.
Sponsored By: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
MOTOR VEHICLES
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Drivers must protect walkers and cyclists
Beginning July 1, 2026, drivers must use due care to avoid hitting pedestrians and people on bikes or e-bikes. Drivers give an audible signal when needed. Drivers use extra caution around children and anyone obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated.
Bicyclists get same traffic rights and duties
Beginning July 1, 2026, bicyclists and e-bike riders have the same traffic rights as drivers. They also have the same duties, except for rules that do not fit human-powered vehicles. Riders must use due care.
New bike riding and passenger rules
Beginning July 1, 2026, you must sit on a permanent, attached seat when riding. Do not carry more people than the bike or e-bike is built to carry. An adult may carry a child in a secure backpack, sling, or attached child carrier.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Chris Mathias
Democratic • House
Doug Ricks
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/10/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 68 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 16, 2026 Session Law Chapter 24 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/17/2026Delivered to Governor at 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026
3/16/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/13/2026HouseReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/12/2026SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/11/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1
3/10/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/25/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/24/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/10/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2
2/9/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/6/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/5/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
1/21/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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