H.B. No. 3391 amends the Transportation Code to introduce new regulations for the operation of motor-assisted scooters. Specifically, it adds a requirement that individuals operating these scooters on streets, highways, sidewalks, or bicycle paths must attach a flag to the back of the scooter, as prescribed by rules set by the Department of Public Safety. This new provision is outlined in the added Subsection (f) of Section 551.352.

The bill mandates that the Department of Public Safety adopt the necessary rules to implement this requirement by December 1, 2025. However, compliance with the flag requirement will not be enforced until February 1, 2026, allowing a grace period for individuals to adjust to the new regulation. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 551.352 (Transportation Code 551)