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Senate passes e‑bike safety bill after sharp debate over youth licensing and training
Summary
The Senate approved third-substitute House Bill 381, which loosens supervision rules for some electric-assist bikes while adding safety training and retailer requirements. Sponsors said the bill balances evolving technology and public safety; opponents warned it risks over-regulation or under-enforcement for youth riders.
The Utah Senate passed third-substitute House Bill 381 on a roll-call after extended debate, approving new rules for the use of electric-assist bikes and related personal electric vehicles by minors.
Sponsor Senator Weiler, who presented the bill, said it strikes a balance between safety and access by expanding supervised-use options and creating a short online safety course so some youth may ride unsupervised after training. “The only driver's license needed under this bill is for a motorcycle. This bill does not require a driver's license for an e bike,” Weiler said, stressing the measure…
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