The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 406, aims to enhance safety for users of bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters on public highways by mandating the display of lighted lamps under specific conditions. The bill repeals the existing requirement for light display during certain times as outlined in subsection (a) of section 14-96a and replaces it with a more comprehensive set of conditions. Specifically, the new law requires that these vehicles display a lighted lamp from a half-hour before sunset to a half-hour after sunrise, during times of insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, and during periods of precipitation such as snow, rain, or fog.

In addition to the lighted lamp requirement, the bill stipulates that each bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter must be equipped with a rear reflector or reflecting tail light lens visible from at least six hundred feet when illuminated by a motor vehicle's headlamps. Furthermore, reflective material must be placed on both sides of the vehicle for visibility, and a braking device must be present to allow the operator to stop within twenty-five feet at a speed of ten miles per hour. The legislation also prohibits the use of sirens or whistle-emitting devices on these vehicles. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.