Senate File 490 amends the definition of "low-speed electric bicycle" and "pedestrian conveyance" in Iowa law. The bill specifies that a low-speed electric bicycle is a device equipped with a saddle or seat for a rider, two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor that produces not more than seven hundred fifty watts, while also being classified according to certain requirements. The language changes include replacing "having" with "equipped with" and clarifying the classification requirements for the electric motor.

Additionally, the bill revises the definition of "pedestrian conveyance" to include any human-powered device that allows a pedestrian to move without walking, such as wheelchairs, strollers, and scooters. It also specifies that pedestrian conveyance includes electric personal assistive mobility devices, provided the electric motor does not produce more than seven hundred fifty watts. The term "less" is replaced with "not more" in this context, and it is explicitly stated that a bicycle is not included in the definition of pedestrian conveyance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.1
Enrolled: 321.1