HI SB 2136
died on adjournmentRELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2136 pass?
No. HI SB 2136 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-22): Referred to TRS/EIG, CPN/JDC.
What is HI SB 2136 about?
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word "motor-driven cycle" with the word "motor scooter".
Who sponsors HI SB 2136?
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE and 1 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2136, joined by 4 cosponsors.
Description
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word "motor-driven cycle" with the word "motor scooter".
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-01-22 — Referred to TRS/EIG, CPN/JDC.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- ELEFANTEprimary
- CHANGprimary
- KEOHOKALOLEprimary
- RICHARDSprimary
- Hashimotocosponsor
- Inouyecosponsor
- San Buenaventuracosponsor
- Wakaicosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-22
Referred to TRS/EIG, CPN/JDC.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-14
Pending Introduction.
Versions
- SB2136Compare
Documents
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Related bills
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