H 500 - Establishes Rules for E-Bikes On Roads - Idaho Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- March 16, 2026
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 10, 2026
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 9, 2026
- Introduced
- Jan. 20, 2026
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Title: Establishes Rules for E-Bikes On Roads
Signed by Governor Brad Little
Title: Establishes Rules for E-Bikes On Roads
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes rules for E-Bikes on roads in Idaho.
Highlights:
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Specifies that every operator of a human powered or electric bicycle shall have the same rights and duties as the operator of any other motor vehicle (Sec. 2).
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Prohibits operators of a human powered or electric bicycle from riding their vehicle from anywhere else besides a permanently attached regular seat (Sec. 3).
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Prohibits operators of both human powered and electric bicycles from riding with more than the vehicle’s designed capacity of riders (Sec. 3).
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Specifies that this Act will take effect on July 1, 2026 (Sec. 4).
Title: Establishes Rules for E-Bikes On Roads
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes rules for E-Bikes on roads in Idaho.
Highlights:
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Specifies that every operator of a human powered or electric bicycle shall have the same rights and duties as the operator of any other motor vehicle (Sec. 2).
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Prohibits operators of a human powered or electric bicycle from riding their vehicle from anywhere else besides a permanently attached regular seat (Sec. 3).
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Prohibits operators of both human powered and electric bicycles from riding with more than the vehicle’s designed capacity of riders (Sec. 3).
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Specifies that this Act will take effect on July 1, 2026 (Sec. 4).
Title: Establishes Rules for E-Bikes On Roads
Committee Sponsors
- Judiciary, Rules and Administration (Sponsor)