HB588

Defining and regulating motorized scooters

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB588 defines motorized scooters and establishes regulations for their use.

Montana HB588 amends the state's transportation laws by defining "motorized scooter" as a vehicle without a seat that can be propelled by muscular power or an independent power source, with a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour. The bill outlines regulations for motorized scooters, including requirements for lamps and reflective equipment when in use at dawn or dusk. It also specifies that motorized scooters can be operated on sidewalks and crosswalks only under human propulsion and prohibits carrying articles that obstruct hand placement on handlebars.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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10 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Highways and Transportation Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

3:00 PM

House Transportation Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor