H 2641 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the safe storage of nationally recognized testing laboratory electric mobility devices

This Massachusetts bill requires owners of electric bikes and micromobility devices (like e-scooters) powered by lithium-ion batteries to store non-certified devices outdoors. Certified devices tested to UL safety standards (UL 2849 for e-bikes, UL 2272 for micromobility) may be stored indoors. Non-certified devices cannot be stored indoors in any buildings, must be kept at least 10 feet from exits, and can only be stored in UL 1487-certified enclosures if outdoor storage isn't feasible. Violations carry a $500 fine, and the bill mandates a public safety awareness campaign about battery risks.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Steven Howitt
RRepublican
MA
4th Bristol