Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6339: Trade: business regulation; electric bicycles and associated components; require to meet certain certification standards. Creates new act.
Status: In committee, September 23, 2026
What the bill says
To prohibit certain electric bicycle batteries and electrical systems; to prescribe sanctions and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:
A bill to prohibit certain electric bicycle batteries and electrical systems; to prescribe sanctions and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the "electric bicycle safety act". Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) "Electric bicycle" means that term as defined in section 13e of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.13e. (b) "Electric bicycle battery" means a battery pack that is used to power the electric motor of an electric bicycle. (c) "Electrical system" means the entire electrical system of an electric bike, including, but not limited to, the electric bicycle battery, electric motor, and charger. Sec. 5. (1) Beginning on January 1, 2027, a person shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise distribute an electric bicycle battery unless the electric bicycle battery has been certified to UL 2271 safety standards. (2) Beginning on January 1, 2027, an electric bicycle that is manufactured, sold, offered for sale, or otherwise distributed must be equipped with both of the following: (a) An electric bicycle battery that has been certified to UL 2271 safety standards. (b) An electrical system that has been certified to UL 2849 safety standards. (3) Beginning on …
Sponsors
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10) · primary sponsor
- Slagh, Bradley (R, 85)
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
- Steckloff, Samantha (D, 19)
- Arbit, Noah (D, 20)
- Johnsen, Gina (R, 78)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026
- : referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz
Subjects: Trade: consumer goods and services, Vehicles: bicycles, Trade: business regulation
Common questions
- What is HB6339?
- HB6339 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Trade: business regulation; electric bicycles and associated components; require to meet certain certification standards. Creates new act.
- What does HB6339 do?
- In its own words: To prohibit certain electric bicycle batteries and electrical systems; to prescribe sanctions and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
- What is the status of HB6339?
- In committee as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026 (September 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6339?
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6339?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6339
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