The Micromobility Fire Safety Standards Amendment Act of 2026 aims to enhance safety regulations for electric bicycles, electric mobility devices, and traction batteries within the District of Columbia. The bill mandates that all such devices manufactured, distributed, sold, or offered for lease or rent must meet specific safety standards, including certification by recognized testing laboratories. It introduces new definitions for electric bicycles and electric mobility devices, and establishes requirements for their evaluation, testing, and certification to ensure compliance with safety standards such as UL 2849, UL 2272, and UL 2271.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws, including the District of Columbia Traffic Act and the Department of Transportation Establishment Act, to align with the new safety requirements and definitions. It empowers the Director of the District Department of Transportation to develop policies for the safe use of these devices and makes conforming amendments to municipal regulations. The legislation also clarifies that certain devices may not display a certification mark if they are offered for rental by specific programs or are being sold secondhand.