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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan requires electric bicycle batteries and electrical systems to meet UL safety standards starting January 1, 2027
Last action · September 24, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026Sponsors: Veronica Paiz and 6 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Beginning January 1, 2027, Michigan bans the sale and distribution of electric bicycle batteries and electrical systems unless they meet specific UL safety certifications, and prohibits riding non-compliant bikes. Violators face civil fines up to $1,000 for a first offense and potential misdemeanor charges with higher fines and jail time for repeat violations. The measure establishes the Electric Bicycle Safety Act to regulate battery and electrical components.
Retailers, distributors, and riders across Michigan must ensure their electric bicycles and replacement batteries carry and safety certifications or face civil penalties and misdemeanor charges.
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.
Electric bicycle retailers and distributors
Sellers must ensure all distributed electric bicycle batteries and electrical systems meet UL certification standards starting January 1, 2027, or face civil fines and misdemeanor penalties.
Electric bicycle riders
Riders are prohibited from operating electric bicycles that lack certified batteries and electrical systems, and face civil fines for non-compliance.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Sep 24, 2026Housebill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026
- Sep 23, 2026HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Sep 23, 2026HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Sep 23, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz
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Sources
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- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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