Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SB387: Generally revise electric bicycle laws
Status: Failed, May 23, 2025
What the bill says
A bill for an act entitled: "an act revising laws related to electrically assisted bicycles; providing definitions; and amending sections 61-1-101 and 61-8-102, mca.".
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATED TO ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BICYCLES; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 61-1-101 AND 61-8-102, MCA." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Section 1. Section 61-1-101, MCA, is amended to read: "61-1-101. Definitions. As used in this title, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) (a) "Authorized agent" means a person who has executed a written agreement with the department and is specifically authorized by the department to electronically access and update the department's motor vehicle titling, registration, or driver records, using an approved automated interface, for specific functions or purposes on behalf of a third party. (b) For purposes of this subsection (1), "person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, state agency, local government unit, another state government, the United States, a political subdivision of this or another state, or any other legal or commercial entity. (2) "Authorized agent agreement" means the written agreement executed between an authorized agent and the department that sets the technical and operational program standards, compliance criteria, payment options, and service expectations by which the authorized agent is required to operate in performing specific motor vehicle or driver-related record functions. (3) "Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motorcycle that is equipped with safety …
Sponsors
- Hertz, Greg (R, 7) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (S) Died in Process
- : (S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal
- : (S) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading Motion to Amend
- : (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Committee Report
- : (S) Committee Executive Action
- : (S) Hearing
Votes
- Do Pass (March 6, 2025): 24 yea, 26 nay, failed
- Do Pass (March 5, 2025): 29 yea, 21 nay, passed
- AMD-SB0387.001.002 Dunwell D/PASS (March 5, 2025): 19 yea, 31 nay, failed
Subjects: Transportation
Common questions
- What is SB387?
- SB387 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Generally revise electric bicycle laws.
- What does SB387 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act entitled: "an act revising laws related to electrically assisted bicycles; providing definitions; and amending sections 61-1-101 and 61-8-102, mca.".
- What is the status of SB387?
- Failed as of May 23, 2025. Latest action: (S) Died in Process (May 23, 2025).
- Who sponsored SB387?
- Hertz, Greg (R, 7).
- Where is the official record for SB387?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1821
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