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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTORIZED BICYCLES | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Casey, Fenton-Fung, Bennett, Baginski, Boylan, | |
Date Introduced: May 19, 2023 | |
Referred To: House Corporations | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 31-19.1 of the General Laws entitled "Motorized Bicycles" is hereby |
2 | amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 31-19.1-3. Helmets required while on electric bicycles. |
4 | Helmets, as defined in §31-19-2.1, shall be required for and worn by all riders, regardless |
5 | of age, while operating or riding any electric bicycle or electric motorized bicycle as defined in |
6 | §31-1-3. |
7 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTORIZED BICYCLES | |
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1 | This act would require helmets be worn by all riders, regardless of age, while operating or |
2 | riding any electric bicycle or electric motorized bicycle. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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