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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

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Casey, Fenton-Fung, Bennett, Baginski, Boylan,
Messier, Cruz, Voas, Casimiro, and Kislak

     Date Introduced: May 19, 2023

     Referred To: House Corporations

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 31-19.1 of the General Laws entitled "Motorized Bicycles" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     31-19.1-3. Helmets required while on electric bicycles.

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     Helmets, as defined in §31-19-2.1, shall be required for and worn by all riders, regardless

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of age, while operating or riding any electric bicycle or electric motorized bicycle as defined in

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§31-1-3.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTORIZED BICYCLES

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     This act would require helmets be worn by all riders, regardless of age, while operating or

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riding any electric bicycle or electric motorized bicycle.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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