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HB 381UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah updates rules, helmet mandates, and safety training for electric mobility devices and e-bikes

Original title: Electric Mobility Device Amendments

Last action · March 24, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Paul Cutler and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts comprehensive legislation updating regulations for electric assisted bicycles, high-power electric devices, and motor-assisted scooters, requiring helmets for operators under 21, establishing safety education programs, and allowing peace officers to temporarily hold devices operated by minors committing violations.

Why it matters

Operators under 21 face mandatory helmet rules and riders under 16 must complete safety training or ride under adult supervision, while commercial sellers must provide specific safety disclosures for non-e-bike electric vehicles.

Background
  • The Utah Legislature routinely updates the state traffic code to address emerging personal transportation technologies such as electric bicycles and scooters. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Operators of electric assisted bicycles

Operators face new alcohol consumption prohibitions, helmet requirements depending on age, and safety training prerequisites.

Directly affected

Commercial sellers of electric vehicles

Sellers must provide mandatory safety and insurance disclosures on sales materials and advertisements for vehicles that are not electric assisted bicycles.

Directly affected

Minors under 18 and 21 years old

Minors are subject to age-based operating restrictions, mandatory helmet rules, safety training requirements, and potential law enforcement holds on their vehicles upon committing violations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to wear a helmet under this legislation?
Individuals under 21 years old are prohibited from operating or riding a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, , motor assisted scooter, high-power electric device, or non-enclosed autocycle on a highway unless wearing compliant protective headgear.
Can police impound an electric scooter or e-bike operated by a minor?
Yes. If a peace officer observes an individual under 18 years old commit a violation while operating a personal electric vehicle, the officer may take the device into custody and release it exclusively to the individual's parent or guardian.
What are the rules for minors operating electric assisted bicycles on highways?
An individual aged 8 to 15 may operate an electric assisted bicycle on a highway if they obtain a personal electric vehicle safety certificate or are under the direct supervision of a parent or responsible adult. Individuals under 8 may not operate them on a highway with the motor engaged.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

62 actions
  1. Mar 24, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  11. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Mar 4, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  13. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  14. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  15. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  16. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  17. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ amended
  18. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  19. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  20. Feb 23, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  21. Feb 17, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0381S03
  22. Feb 17, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0381S03
  23. Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  24. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  25. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  26. Feb 13, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  27. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  28. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  29. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0381S03
  30. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0381S03
  31. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ circled
  32. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  33. Feb 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0381S02
  34. Feb 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0381S02
  35. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  36. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  37. Feb 2, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  38. Feb 2, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  39. Feb 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0381S02
  40. Feb 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0381S02
  41. Jan 31, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0381S01
  42. Jan 30, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0381S01
  43. Jan 29, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0381
  44. Jan 29, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0381
  45. Jan 28, 2026House
    House Comm - Held
  46. Jan 28, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  47. Jan 28, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0381S01
  48. Jan 28, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0381S01
  49. Jan 27, 2026House
    House/ lifted from standing committee
  50. Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  51. Jan 27, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  52. Jan 27, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  53. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0381
  54. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0381
  55. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  56. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Paul CutlerHouse · District 18RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Ariel DefayHouse · District 15RepublicanCosponsor
Matt MacPhersonHouse · District 26RepublicanCosponsor
Tracy MillerHouse · District 45RepublicanCosponsor
Clint OkerlundHouse · District 42RepublicanCosponsor
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Dave ShallenbergerHouse · District 58RepublicanCosponsor
Todd WeilerSenate · District 8RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Comprehensive Electric Mobility Regulation

The state consolidated and expanded safety regulations across various classes of electric bicycles, scooters, and high-power devices, introducing age-tiered requirements and law enforcement hold powers.

Department of Public SafetyMotor Vehicle Division

Connected Entities

Outdoor Adventure Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Motor Vehicle Division and 3 more
OrganizationOutdoor Adventure Commission“Commission defined in statute”Map →
OrganizationFederal Communications Commission“Federal agency licensing amateur radio operators”Map →
OrganizationMotor Vehicle Division“Division of the commission responsible for vehicle registration”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Outdoor Recreation“Division advising on off-highway vehicle policies”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Public Safety“State department overseen by commissioner”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“Department referenced in dealership definitions”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance75
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  • Controversy25
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz30
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