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Read. Follow. Verify.House bill directs Department of Transportation to update federal motorcycle definition
Last action · February 10, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue new regulations that update the official federal definition of a motorcycle. The measure aims to modernize how these vehicles are classified under current safety and transportation standards.
Updating this definition could change which safety standards, registration requirements, and federal regulations apply to newer types of two- or three-wheeled vehicles currently entering the market.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Motorcycle manufacturers
Manufacturers must ensure their vehicles comply with the updated federal definition and associated safety standards.
Department of Transportation
The agency is required to draft and issue the new regulatory definition.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Modernization of vehicle classification
The bill signals a legislative intent to update outdated vehicle definitions to accommodate modern transportation technology.
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