SB 478 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

SB 478 requires operators of low-speed electric bicycles to hold a valid driver's license, instruction permit, or provisional license. This bill directly affects e-bike riders who operate vehicles classified as "low-speed" under the law. The key provision mandates that these riders meet standard driver licensing requirements before operating their e-bikes on public roads. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet become law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to TCA, JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brandon Elefante
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