McCombie Opposes Hasty E-Bike Regulation
In an April press conference Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Illinois needs a more uniform system of regulations for electric personal transportation methods.
Wednesday, the Illinois House approved Senate Bill 3336 which would establish regulations on “micromobility” transportation such as e-bikes and e-scooters that include age requirements, speed limits and rules on where they can be operated.
Most House Republicans opposed the measure following the attachment of an amendment to include driving under the influence penalties, but only if the bike operator was traveling faster than 28 mph.
House Republican Leader Tony McCombie more broadly opposed the bill.
The bill now heads back to the Senate in order for them to vote on the House amendment.