New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Hampshire HB1533: relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices.
Status: In committee, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
An act relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices. Rep. Bean, Belk. 6; Rep. Wood, Merr. 13 COMMITTEE: Transportation ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill: I. Prohibits the operation of any electric bicycle or any alternative electric micromobility device on sidewalks. II. Prohibits the operation of any class 3 electric bicycle or class 3 alternative electric micromobility device on bicycle or multi-use paths. III. Defines alternative electronic micromobility devices and classifies such devices identica.
From the introduced text, January 7, 2026:
AN ACT relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices. Rep. Bean, Belk. 6; Rep. Wood, Merr. 13 COMMITTEE: Transportation ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill: I. Prohibits the operation of any electric bicycle or any alternative electric micromobility device on sidewalks. II. Prohibits the operation of any class 3 electric bicycle or class 3 alternative electric micromobility device on bicycle or multi-use paths. III. Defines alternative electronic micromobility devices and classifies such devices identically to electric bicycle classifications. IV. Establishes a learner's permitting process for individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 seeking to operate a class 3 electric bicycle or class 3 alternative electric micromobility device. V. Requires that all class 3 electric bicycles and class 3 alternative electric micromobility devices be registered with the division of motor vehicles on an annual basis and that such bicycles and devices possess a speedometer and headlights while in operation. VI. Limits and clarifies the ability of municipalities to issue permits and licenses relative to electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices. VII. Establishes a penalty of impoundment of an electric bicycle or alternative electric micromobility device for violations of the act. VIII. Establishes that failure to satisfy the special rules and registration requirements for electric bicycles or alternative electric micromobility devices shall result in such electric bicycle …