Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HB381: Electric Mobility Device Amendments
Status: Signed into law, March 24, 2026
This bill amends provisions regarding electric assisted bicycles and other devices.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 11, 2026:
0 Electric Mobility Device Amendments 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Paul A. Cutler Senate Sponsor: Todd Weiler Cosponsor: Matt MacPherson Clinton D. Okerlund Ariel Defay Tracy J. Miller David Shallenberger LONG TITLE General Description: This bill amends provisions regarding electric assisted bicycles and other devices. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: - defines terms; - clarifies that the definition of motorcycle includes a motorcycle being powered by an electric or combustion engine; - makes it unlawful to consume alcohol while operating an electric assisted bicycle; - addresses tampering with or modifying equipment beyond the manufacturer's original settings on an electric assisted bicycle or motorcycle; - requires an individual under 21 years old to wear a helmet while operating certain devices on a highway; - allows a peace officer to hold an individual's electric vehicle and release it to a parent if the peace officer observes a violation and the individual is under 18 years old; - creates a safety course for the operation of certain electric devices on a highway and describes the circumstances under which the course is required; and - makes technical changes. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: This bill provides a special effective date. Utah Code Sections Affected: AMENDS: 13-20-2 Effective 05/06/26 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter …
Sponsors
- Paul Cutler (R, 18) · primary sponsor
- Todd Weiler (R, 8)
- Defay, Ariel (R, 15)
- MacPherson, Matt (R, 26)
- Miller, Tracy (R, 45)
- Okerlund, Clinton (R, 42)
- David Shallenberger (R, 58)
Latest actions
- : Governor Signed
- : House/ to Governor
- : House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- : House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- : Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- : Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- : Bill Received from House for Enrolling
- : House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
- : Senate/ to House
- : Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
Votes
- House/ concurs with Senate amendment (March 5, 2026): 49 yea, 19 nay, passed
- Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension (March 4, 2026): 18 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 24, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation (February 24, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House/ passed 3rd reading (February 13, 2026): 55 yea, 15 nay, passed
- House Comm - Substitute Recommendation (February 2, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Pedestrian Safety, Ridesharing and Shared Mobility, Crimes, Active Transportation, Driver License, Traffic Violations, Bicycles, Commercial Motor Vehicle Regulation
Common questions
- What is HB381?
- HB381 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Electric Mobility Device Amendments.
- What does HB381 do?
- This bill amends provisions regarding electric assisted bicycles and other devices.
- What is the status of HB381?
- Signed into law as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB381?
- Paul Cutler (R, 18), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB381?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0381.html
Source: official Utah record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.