Concerning electric-assisted bicycle and electric motorcycle regulation.
HB 2374 clarifies Washington state's definitions for e-bikes and electric motorcycles to address regulatory confusion. It creates three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist only up to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle-only up to 20 mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph with speedometer). Electric motorcycles are defined as vehicles without operable pedals, exceeding 750W motor power, or providing motor assistance beyond 20 mph without pedal input. The bill directly affects e-bike riders, manufacturers, and law enforcement by establishing clear classification standards for safety and enforcement, while requiring a work group to study enforcement consistency and consumer protections by December 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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The bill was renumbered from H-2671.4 to H-3400.1 and reclassified as a Substitute Bill after committee review. The core policy text regarding electric bicycle and motorcycle definitions remains largely unchanged, but the work group established to study enforcement issues has been modified to specifically include a recommendation on civil infractions and penalties for minors operating electric motorcycles.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding vehicle definitions and the legislative intent remain the same, but the scope of the study group's mandate has expanded to include specific penalties for underage riders.
TECHNICAL
The bill number changed from H-2671.4 to H-3400.1, and the sponsor list was updated to reflect that the bill was referred to the House Transportation committee.
TIMELINE
The date the bill was read for the first time was updated from January 12, 2026, to February 9, 2026.
ENFORCEMENT
The work group's mandate was expanded to specifically recommend whether civil infractions and penalties should be established for minors operating electric motorcycles.
Floor votes · House Feb 13, 2026
How they voted
92–4
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 100
Feb 13, 2026
D
Democratic61
96% Yea
R
Republican39
84% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Feb 13, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (92-4-4)
house
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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