2017 House Bill 4781 / Public Act 138

Regulate electric bicycles

Introduced in the House

June 20, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Holly Hughes (R-91)

To regulate electric bicycles on paved, gravel or converted rail trails. Low-power, “Class 1” electric bikes would be allowed unless specifically prohibited from a trail by state or local officials. Faster and more powerful Class 2 and 3 e-bikes would be banned from trails unless specifically allowed. All electric bikes would be prohibited from non-motorized forest trails unless specifically allowed on one.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Sept. 14, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 28, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Oct. 12, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 19, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 29, 2017