BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2374

HB 2374: Electric motorcycle, bicycle

Concerning electric-assisted bicycle and electric motorcycle regulation.

Summary

Modifies the definition of "electric-assisted bicycle" to exclude any vehicle capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour using only its electric motor, and any vehicle that is designed, manufactured, or intended by the manufacturer or seller to be easily configured to not meet the requirements of an electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike).
Provides for a definition of "electric motorcycle" that includes vehicles with characteristics that do not meet the requirements of e-bike.
Establishes a work group to evaluate steps that could be taken to facilitate adherence to the laws applicable to e-bike and electric motorcycles, as well as to explore establishment of civil infractions and penalties related to use of these vehicles by youth between the ages of 12 and 16.
Requires the work group to submit a final report, including recommendations or draft legislation, to the Transportation Committees of the Legislature and the Office of the Governor by December 15, 2026.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2374), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to electric-assisted bicycle and electric motorcycle regulation;

Passed February 13, 2026

Version voted on: SHB 2374

90 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	1	0	1
Republican	33	3	0	3

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 2374)
Feb 17, 2026First reading, referred to Transportation. (SHB 2374)
Feb 13, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 2374)
Feb 13, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2374)
Feb 13, 20261st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2374)
Feb 13, 20261st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2374)
Feb 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 9, 2026TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2374)
Feb 9, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2374)
Feb 9, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 9, 2026TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 9, 2026TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Transportation.
Jan 9, 2026Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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