S.2373

Relative to class 3 electric bicycles

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2373 amends laws to allow municipalities to regulate class 3 electric bicycles on natural surface trails.

Massachusetts S2373 amends the state's General Laws to allow municipalities, local authorities, or state agencies to adopt ordinances or regulations permitting or regulating the use of class 3 electric bicycles on natural surface trails. These trails are designated for nonmotorized traffic and have no added surfacing materials. The bill also defines a class 3 electric bicycle as one equipped with a motor that assists only when the rider is pedaling and stops assisting when the bicycle reaches 28 miles per hour.

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Transportation Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Transportation Hearing

History

Jul 6

Senate

Accompanied a new draft, see S3168

Apr 30

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

Feb 19

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026