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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO MOTOR AN D OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTORIZED BICYCLES
Introduced By: Representatives Casey, Fenton-Fung, Bennett, Baginski, Boylan,
Messier, Cruz, Voas, Casimiro, and Kislak
Date Introduced: May 19, 2023
Referred To: House Corporations
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 31-19.1 of the General Laws entitled "Motorized Bicycles" is hereby 1
amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
31-19.1-3. Helmets required while on electric bicycles. 3
Helmets, as defined in §31-19-2.1, shall be required for and worn by all riders, regardless 4
of age, while operating or riding any electric bicycle or electric motorized bicycle as defined in 5
§31-1-3. 6
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 7
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO MOTOR AN D OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTORIZED BICYCLES
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This act would require helmets be worn by all riders, regardless of age, while operating or 1
riding any electric bicycle or electric motorized bicycle. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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