HB1533: relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices.

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• 110-B:6 · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  sheriff, mayor or city marshal, constable, police officer or watchman, member of the national guard acting under orders while in active state service ordered by the governor under RSA 110-B:6, certified border patrol agent as defined in RSA 594:26, I, or other person authorized to make arrests in a criminal case. II. An application to the division of motor vehicles to register a class 3 electric bicycle or

• 215-A · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  vehicle for these purposes, with the exception of failure to satisfy the requirements of paragraph XII of this section, which shall result in an electric bicycle being subject to RSA 215-A. III. On and after January 1, 2020, manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles shall apply a label that is permanently affixed, in a prominent location, to each electric bicycle. The label shall contain th

• 215-A:1 · amend · effective 2026-05-01

  265:146-c, for the purposes of creating and maintaining bicycle routes, lanes, paths, or trails in the state. 8 Off Highway Recreational Vehicles; Definition Modified. Amend RSA 215-A:1, VI to read as follows: VI. "Off highway recreational vehicle" means any mechanically propelled vehicle used for pleasure or recreational purposes running on rubber tires, tracks, or cushion of air and dependent on

• 215-C · amend · effective 2026-05-01

  any pedaled vehicle equipped with a motor that is not included in the definition of electric bicycle and utility terrain vehicles, but shall not include snowmobiles as defined in RSA 215-C or electric bicycles as defined in RSA 259:27-a, with the exception of in application to RSA 265:144-a, XII. 9 Motor Vehicles; Words and Phrases Defined; Off Highway Recreational Vehicle. Amend 259:69 to read as fo

• 215-C:1 · add · effective 2026-05-01

  ational vehicle shall include any pedaled vehicle equipped with a motor that is not included in the definition of electric bicycle, but shall not include snowmobiles as defined in RSA 215-C:1 or electric bicycles as defined in RSA 259:27-a, with the exception of in application to RSA 265:144-a, XII. 10 Application. I. The director of the division of motor vehicles shall establish a procedure for the

• 230:75 · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  immediately transferred to the commissioner of the department of transportation to be used for the creation and maintenance of bicycle routes, lanes, paths, or trails, pursuant to RSA 230:75, XI. IV. Upon receipt of an application for registration of a class 3 electric bicycle or a class 3 alternative electric micromobility device and payment of the registration fee in paragraph III, the division of motor

• 259 · amend · effective 2026-05-01

  strict the authority to issue penalties pursuant to RSA 265:150, RSA 265:153, or any other provision of law. 3 New Section; Alternative Electric Micromobility; Defined. Amend RSA 259 by inserting after section 27-a the following new section: 259:27-b Alternative Electric Micromobility. "Alternative electric micromobility" shall mean any scooter, unicycle, tricycle, skateboard, or similar device

• 259:100 · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  jurisdiction over the path permits the operation of class 3 electric bicycles on that path]. (c) All classes of electric bicycles shall not be ridden on sidewalks, as defined in RSA 259:100. (d) All classes of electric bicycles may park on a sidewalk pursuant to RSA 265:152. VIII. The provisions of paragraph VII shall not apply to a trail designated as non-motorized if such trail has a natural surface t

• 259:27-A · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  under 18 years of age who does not hold a class 3 electric bicycle learner's permit. I. For the purposes of this section, "class 3 electric bicycle" has the same meaning as in RSA 259:27-a, III. II. Violation of this section by any owner or operator of a class 3 electric bicycle shall result in the impoundment of the class 3 electric bicycle for a period of a minimum of 15 days, but not to exceed 30 day

• 259:27-B · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  hold a class 3 alternative electric micromobility device learner's permit. I. For the purposes of this section, "alternative electric micromobility" has the same meaning as in RSA 259:27-b. II. Violation of this section by any owner or operator of an alternative electric micromobility device shall result in the impoundment of the device for a period of a minimum of 15 days, but not to exceed 30 days. No

• 259:57 · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  an electric motor of less than 750 watts. The term shall not include any bicycle as defined in RSA 259:6; any electric bicycle as defined in RSA 259:27-a; any moped as defined in RSA 259:57; any motorcycle as defined in RSA 259:63; any motor-driven cycle as defined in RSA 259:65; any neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RSA 259:66-b; any pocket bike as defined in RSA 259:77-a; and any electric perso

• 259:6 · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  l mean any scooter, unicycle, tricycle, skateboard, or similar device equipped with an electric motor of less than 750 watts. The term shall not include any bicycle as defined in RSA 259:6; any electric bicycle as defined in RSA 259:27-a; any moped as defined in RSA 259:57; any motorcycle as defined in RSA 259:63; any motor-driven cycle as defined in RSA 259:65; any neighborhood electric vehicle as define

• 259:63 · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  The term shall not include any bicycle as defined in RSA 259:6; any electric bicycle as defined in RSA 259:27-a; any moped as defined in RSA 259:57; any motorcycle as defined in RSA 259:63; any motor-driven cycle as defined in RSA 259:65; any neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RSA 259:66-b; any pocket bike as defined in RSA 259:77-a; and any electric personal assistive mobility device as defined

• 259:65 · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  ed in RSA 259:6; any electric bicycle as defined in RSA 259:27-a; any moped as defined in RSA 259:57; any motorcycle as defined in RSA 259:63; any motor-driven cycle as defined in RSA 259:65; any neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RSA 259:66-b; any pocket bike as defined in RSA 259:77-a; and any electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in RSA 269:1. Alternative electric micromobility

• 259:66-B · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  27-a; any moped as defined in RSA 259:57; any motorcycle as defined in RSA 259:63; any motor-driven cycle as defined in RSA 259:65; any neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RSA 259:66-b; any pocket bike as defined in RSA 259:77-a; and any electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in RSA 269:1. Alternative electric micromobility devices shall be classified as follows: I. "Class 1 alter

• 259:77-A · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  y motorcycle as defined in RSA 259:63; any motor-driven cycle as defined in RSA 259:65; any neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RSA 259:66-b; any pocket bike as defined in RSA 259:77-a; and any electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in RSA 269:1. Alternative electric micromobility devices shall be classified as follows: I. "Class 1 alternative electric micromobility device" shall

• 265 · amend · effective 2026-05-01

  undment of any electric bicycle for a period of a minimum of 15 days, but not to exceed 30 days. 2 New Sections; Learner's Permits; Registration Processes; Established. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 146 the following new sections: 265:146-a Class 3 Electric Bicycle Learner's Permit. Upon application, the department of safety shall issue a class 3 electric bicycle learner's permit to

• 265:144-A · amend · effective 2026-05-01

  ve electric micromobility devices. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Electric Bicycles; Special Rules Modified. Amend RSA 265:144-a to read as follows: 265:144-a Electric Bicycles. I. Except as otherwise provided in this section, electric bicycles and operators of electric bicycles shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and shall be su

• 265:146 · amend · effective 2026-05-01

  micromobility device shall result in the impoundment of the device for a period of a minimum of 15 days, but not to exceed 30 days. 5 Municipal Permits; Clarification. Amend RSA 265:146 to read as follows: 265:146 Permits. The mayor of a city, or selectmen of a town, may, in their discretion, upon any special occasion, grant permits to any persons to ride bicycles or mopeds, at any rate of speed, f

• 265:146-A · reference · effective 2026-05-01

  odate passengers. A person who is 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age may operate a class 3 electric bicycle if they possess a learner's permit in accordance with RSA 265:146-a. X. No person less than 18 years of age may ride or sit as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless he or she wears a properly-fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets standards provided by either the Un

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 110-B · DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
• RSA 215-A · OFF HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILS
• RSA 215-C · SNOWMOBILES
• RSA 230 · STATE HIGHWAYS
• RSA 259 · WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED
• RSA 265 · RULES OF THE ROAD
• RSA 110-B:6 · Ordering National Guard Into Active State Service
• RSA 215-A:1 · Definitions
• RSA 215-C:1 · Definitions
• RSA 230:75 · Commissioner of Transportation; Powers and Duties
• RSA 259:100 · Sidewalk
• RSA 259:57 · Moped
• RSA 259:6 · Bicycle
• RSA 259:63 · Motorcycle
• RSA 259:65 · Motor-Driven Cycle
• RSA 265:146 · Permits