Young riders would wear helmets on two kinds of bicycles

A rider under 18 must wear approved headgear on an electric-assisted bicycle or motorized bicycle. This applies to anyone younger than 18 operating either type of bicycle. The headgear must meet or exceed federal standards, or successor requirements.

A person must not ride a motorized bicycle on a bicycle path or shared-use path. The restriction applies to anyone operating a motorized bicycle. A rider may use a sidewalk only when needed to reach a roadway by the most direct route from a driveway, alley, or building. That exception does not allow riding on bicycle or shared-use paths.

A seller must meet specified safety certification rules to sell an electric motorized bicycle; manufacturers or distributors must also label motorized bicycles. The certification rule applies to sales of motorized bicycles powered by electric motors. The labeling rule applies to motorized bicycles. An electric motorized bicycle must have either independent-laboratory certification to the named standard, with the lab's certification mark, or manufacturer certification to the named standard or a similar standard approved by the public safety commissioner. The label must show top assisted speed and motor wattage in legible type of at least 9 points.

The public safety commissioner must establish a motorized bicycle safety coordinator and run a statewide public education campaign. The coordinator's work covers electric-assisted bicycles, motorized bicycles, motorized foot scooters, other micromobility devices, and motorcycles. The campaign covers electric-assisted and motorized bicycles. The coordinator would educate the public and law enforcement, help identify vehicles, maintain a manufacturer database, and provide technical support. The coordinator must consult the active transportation advisory committee. The text provides $121,000 for the coordinator in fiscal year 2027 and a $119,000 base for each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The campaign has a one-time $200,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2027. The stated coordinator and campaign funding begins in fiscal year 2027; the coordinator's funding base continues through fiscal year 2029.