SB 2285 - Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles - Illinois Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- Aug. 1, 2025
- House Bill Passed
- May 22, 2025
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 10, 2025
- Introduced
- Feb. 7, 2025
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Title: Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles
Signed by Governor JB Pritzker
Title: Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that defines low-speed electric bikes and human-powered E-Bikes as bicycles in Illinois.
Highlights:
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Defines a bicycle as every human-powered device and every low-speed electric bicycle which has 2 or more wheels, no less than 12 inches in diameter, operable pedals, and designated seats for the transportation of one or more individuals (Sec. 5).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 6).
Title: Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that defines low-speed electric bikes and human-powered E-Bikes as bicycles in Illinois.
Highlights:
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Defines a bicycle as every human-powered device and every low-speed electric bicycle which has 2 or more wheels, no less than 12 inches in diameter, operable pedals, and designated seats for the transportation of one or more individuals (Sec. 5).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 6).
Title: Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles