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UtahH.B. 3812026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Electric Mobility Device Amendments
Sponsored By: Paul A. Cutler (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Motor Vehicle InsuranceCrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeBicyclesRidesharing and Shared MobilityDriver LicenseRoads/HighwaysMotor VehiclesMotorcyclesPedestrian SafetySpeed LimitsTransportationVehicle Safety EquipmentActive TransportationCommercial Motor Vehicle RegulationTraffic Violations
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13 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 8 mixed.
Electric-vehicle buyers get clearer sales warnings
Beginning May 5, 2027, commercial sellers must give disclosures for new or used electric vehicles with fewer than four wheels, excluding electric assisted bicycles. Disclosures must appear at sale and in advertising, including websites and social media posts. They must use bold capital letters at least as large as the vehicle description. Warnings explain that the vehicle is not an electric bike and may face motor-vehicle, helmet, insurance, and registration requirements. They also warn that insurance may not cover the vehicle.
Some cycle buyers gain warranty protection
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah's new motor vehicle warranty law no longer expressly excludes motor-driven cycles. Buyers receive the chapter's protections only when their cycle also meets its motor vehicle definition. The change does not give every motor-driven cycle automatic warranty coverage.
High-power riders gain three-foot safety protection
Beginning May 6, 2026, high-power electric device operators on highways receive Utah's vulnerable-user protections. Motor-vehicle drivers cannot knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly drive within three feet of them. Endangering a vulnerable user is an infraction; causing bodily injury raises the offense to a Class C misdemeanor.
Alcohol bans cover every electric-bike class
Beginning May 6, 2026, alcohol restrictions cover every electric assisted bicycle class, not just class 2. Riders cannot drink alcohol while operating on a highway or state waters. Open alcohol containers are also barred on the bicycle in those locations. Violations are Class C misdemeanors.
Powerful electric devices require licensed riders
Beginning May 6, 2026, a high-power electric device is self-propelled and can exceed 20 mph using electric power alone. Motor vehicles subject to title and registration requirements are excluded. The definition also covers electric bikes altered beyond manufacturer settings to change speed or power, including bikes modified to exceed 20 mph on motor power alone. Beginning May 5, 2027, highway operators must be at least 16 and hold a Class D driver license.
Mopeds follow motorcycle rules, categories narrow
The law treats mopeds and electric motorcycles as motorcycles, while excluding electric assisted bicycles and motor assisted scooters. Mopeds need pedals, no manual clutch, no more than 2 brake horsepower, and a maximum powered speed of 30 mph on level ground. A moped's internal-combustion engine cannot exceed 50 cc. Beginning May 6, 2026, the mini-motorcycle definition excludes motor-driven cycles and covers motorcycles with seats below 24 inches, measured on level ground with properly inflated tires. Mopeds, motor assisted scooters, and off-highway motorcycles registered as off-highway vehicles remain outside that definition.
Motor-driven cycles leave several motorcycle rules
Beginning May 6, 2026, motor-driven cycles leave the listed motorcycle rules for seating, passengers, lanes, passing, attaching to vehicles, footrests, and handlebars. They also leave equipment requirements and brake inspection authority under the affected section. Related highway-use restrictions and authority to suspend or refuse registration are removed from that section. Beginning May 5, 2027, the specific Class D license and motorcycle-endorsement requirement for motor-driven cycles ends. The related $350 minimum fine no longer applies to their operation.
Police stops limited, youth vehicles held
Beginning May 6, 2026, officers may hold a personal electric vehicle after observing an under-18 operator commit a covered traffic violation. Only the rider's parent or guardian may receive the held vehicle. Personal electric vehicles include electric bikes, high-power electric devices, and motor assisted scooters. Beginning May 5, 2027, officers cannot stop someone solely on suspicion of breaking the specified electric-device licensing rule. The officer must also observe another violation of law.
Electric-bike access expands with class safeguards
Beginning May 6, 2026, the electric-bike power exclusion applies above 750 watts, rather than at 750 watts or more. Motor-driven cycles are no longer expressly excluded, but qualifying bikes still need working pedals and must work without motor power. Mopeds, motor assisted scooters, electric motorcycles, and motorcycles remain excluded. Programmable electric bikes must fully meet class 1, 2, or 3 requirements while running in the selected mode. Beginning May 5, 2027, commercial sellers—not all sellers—must ensure a visible label shows each class a programmable bike can use.
Helmet rules pair with fine limits
Beginning May 6, 2026, highway riders under 21 must wear federally compliant helmets on motorcycles, electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, high-power electric devices, and non-enclosed autocycles. Exceptions cover people operating class 1 electric bikes or business-rented motor assisted scooters, and people riding in enclosed cabs. Helmet violations are infractions, with fines capped at $25 for electric bikes or motor assisted scooters. The cap is $110 for motorcycles or high-power electric devices. Courts must waive $8 of a covered moving-traffic fine for helmeted operators 21 or older, except for the specified motorcycle DUI offense.
New riding rules for kids
Beginning May 5, 2027, riders ages 8–15 need a safety certificate or direct adult supervision for motor-powered highway riding on electric bikes or motor assisted scooters. A parent or another responsible adult may supervise. Children under 8 cannot use the motor on highways; that ban no longer applies everywhere. Riders 16 or older need no Class D license, motorcycle endorsement, safety certificate, or supervision for these vehicles. The flat ban on under-16 riders using class 3 electric bikes ends, but motor assisted scooters are banned on freeways. Scooter owners cannot authorize riders under 16 to break these operating rules; the owner restriction previously covered riders under 18.
Younger mobility-device riders need adult supervision
Beginning May 6, 2026, electric personal assistive mobility devices follow Utah's bicycle rules. This replaces their treatment under bicycle, moped, or motor-driven-cycle rules. Riders under 16 need direct supervision when using the motor, raising the age limit from under 15. A parent or another responsible adult may supervise, expanding who can provide supervision beyond a parent or guardian.
Moped dealers enter powersport franchise rules
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah's powersport franchise vehicle definition includes mopeds instead of motor-driven cycles. Moped franchisors, franchisees, and dealers fall within the chapter's rules. Motor-driven-cycle businesses leave that vehicle category under the chapter.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Paul A. Cutler
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Matt MacPherson
Republican • House
Tracy Miller
Republican • House
Clinton Okerlund
Republican • House
David Shallenberger
Republican • House
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 49 • No: 19
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 18 • No: 10
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/13/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 55 • No: 15
House vote • 2/13/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/13/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Held
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/24/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ amended
2/25/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/24/2026Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
2/24/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 2/25/2026 10:02:352
2/25/2026
Substitute #3
2/12/2026
Substitute #2
2/2/2026
Substitute #1
1/28/2026
Introduced
1/26/2026