SB 904FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Changes to Helmet Rules for Electric Scooters and Personal Mobility Devices

Original title: Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices

March 13, 2026

transportation public safety motor vehicles youth safety

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the legal age threshold at which operators of electric personal mobility devices are required to wear protective helmets, directly affecting the safety compliance requirements for riders.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Electric personal mobility device operators

Operators will be subject to new age-based requirements regarding the mandatory use of helmets.

Law enforcement agencies

Agencies will be responsible for enforcing the updated helmet age requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Senate Bill 904 proposes increasing the minimum age requirement for helmet use when operating s. The bill aims to update safety regulations for these types of motor vehicles.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an electric personal assistive mobility device?

The bill refers to devices categorized under motor vehicle laws, typically including electric scooters and similar personal transport devices.

Does this bill change who has to wear a helmet?

Yes, it proposes raising the minimum age requirement for helmet use, though the specific new age limit is defined within the full text of the bill.

Why It Matters

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Safety Regulation Update

The bill indicates a legislative trend toward tightening safety requirements for personal electric mobility devices.

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Sources

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