CaliforniaOff-highway electric motorcycles.
What it does
Existing law defines an off-highway motor vehicle as a motor vehicle that operates on lands, other than a highway, that are open and accessible to the public, as specified. Existing law establishes rules for the operation of an off-highway vehicle and imposes specified safety requirements, including, among other things, a requirement that a person operating an off-highway vehicle wear a safety helmet. Existing law requires every off-highway motor vehicle that is not registered under the Vehicle Code to display an identification plate or device issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, except as specified.
More detail
A violation of these rules and requirements is a crime.
This bill would define the term "off-highway electric motorcycle" as an off-highway motorcycle subject to identification that is (1) designed by the manufacturer for operation primarily off the highway, (2) powered by an electric motor for which a motor number is not required, (3) has handlebars for steering control, (4) has a straddle seat provided by the manufacturer, (5) has two wheels, and (6) is not equipped with pedals from the manufacturer. The bill would classify an off-highway electric motorcycle as an off-highway motor vehicle, thereby subjecting off-highway electric motorcycles to the rules and regulations relating to off-highway motor vehicles. By expanding the scope of existing crimes with respect to off-highway electric motorcycles, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Oct 10Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 588, Statutes of 2025.Latest
- Oct 10Approved by the Governor Gavin Newsom.Became Law
- Sep 22Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.To Governor
- Sep 11Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2874.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.Major
- Vote recorded Unfinished Business SB586 Jones et al. Concurrence. Result: pass.Upper
- Sep 9In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
- Vote recorded SB 586 Jones Senate Third Reading By Jeff Gonzalez. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 9Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3071.) Ordered to the Senate.Passed Assembly
- Aug 21Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 20From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 20).Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Jul 16Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Major
- Jul 15From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 15).Major
- Vote recorded Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: pass.Lower
- Jul 8From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on W. P., & W. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 7). Re-referred to Com. on W. P., & W.Minor
- Jul 7
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Water, Parks, and Wildlife] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 16Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and W. P., & W.Minor
- Jun 5In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.Minor
- Jun 4Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1516.) Ordered to the Assembly.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 27Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- May 23Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.Major
- Vote recorded Do pass as amended. Result: pass.Upper
- May 23From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1205.) (May 23).Major
- May 16Set for hearing May 23.
- May 12May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
- Vote recorded Placed on suspense file. Result: pass.Upper
- May 2Set for hearing May 12.
- May 1May 5 hearing postponed by committee.
- Apr 29Set for hearing May 5.
- Apr 24Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Major
- Apr 23From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 839.) (April 22).Major
- Apr 22
- Vote recorded Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 10Set for hearing April 22.
- Apr 9From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on N.R. & W. (Ayes 14. Noes 0. Page 710.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.Minor
- Apr 8
- Vote recorded Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water]. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 25Set for hearing April 8.
- Mar 5Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and N.R. & W.Minor
- Feb 21From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
- Feb 20Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced