Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1156: Vehicles: bicycles; regulations for use of e-bikes by minors; provide for. Amends sec. 662a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.662a).
Status: In committee, September 10, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 662a (MCL 257.662a), as added by 2017 PA 139.
From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 662a (MCL 257.662a), as added by 2017 PA 139. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 662a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual riding an electric bicycle is subject to the same requirements under this act as an individual riding a bicycle. (2) Beginning on January 1, 2018, a A manufacturer or distributor of electric bicycles offered for sale or distribution in this state shall permanently affix in a prominent location on the electric bicycle a label that contains the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle. The label required under this subsection shall be printed in Arial font and shall be at least 9-point type. (3) A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle so as to change the manufactured motor-powered speed capability or motor engagement of the electric bicycle without replacing the label required under subsection (2) with an appropriate label printed in Arial font and in at least 9-point type. For purposes of this act, a device shall not be considered an electric bicycle if the motor is modified in a manner that no longer meets the criteria described in section 13e, or if the motor exceeds 750 watts. …
Sponsors
- Runestad, Jim (R, 23) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
Subjects: Vehicles: bicycles
Common questions
- What is SB1156?
- SB1156 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Vehicles: bicycles; regulations for use of e-bikes by minors; provide for. Amends sec. 662a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.662a).
- What does SB1156 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 662a (MCL 257.662a), as added by 2017 PA 139.
- What is the status of SB1156?
- In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (September 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1156?
- Runestad, Jim (R, 23).
- Where is the official record for SB1156?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1156
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