This bill aims to update Minnesota's transportation laws regarding motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors, collectively referred to as "E-Motos." It introduces new definitions and registration requirements, mandates that sellers of certain E-Motos obtain a dealer license, and prohibits the use of certain vehicles on public roads. The bill clarifies that E-Motos may be classified as motorized bicycles, off-highway motorcycles, or micromobility devices based on their motor power and speed. It also emphasizes that devices not defined in state law are illegal for operation on public rights-of-way.

Key amendments include changes to the definitions of "off-highway motorcycle" and "motorized bicycle," specifying that off-highway motorcycles can include motorized bicycles used off-highway. The bill also establishes electrical safety standards, requiring that motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors be certified by an independent third-party laboratory for compliance with safety standards. Additionally, it modifies the registration process for off-highway motorcycles and clarifies that certain vehicles, including those not meeting specific definitions, cannot operate on Minnesota highways.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 84.787, 84.788, 168.27, 169.011, 169.02, 169.223, 169.974