Delaware General Assembly

Passed 4/1/21

The General Assembly has ended, the current status is the final status.

HB 19 w/ HA 2 + SA 1, SA 2

3/29/21

Longhurst

This Amendment clarifies the definition of “electric bicycle” by providing that an electric bicycle includes a bicycle with an electric motor equal to 750 watts. It also clarifies the definition of “moped”, and permits local authorities and state agencies having jurisdiction over a bicycle or multi-use path to prohibit the operation of any class of electric bicycle on the path if, after notice and hearing, the authority finds the restriction is necessary for safety reasons or for compliance with other laws or legal obligation. This amendment makes clear that an electric bicycle cannot be ridden while using the electric motor on any sidewalk, including a sidewalk permitted to be used by bicycles or any trail or multi-use path that is specifically designated as nonmotorized.

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