HR 5426 · 116th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the unsafe use of electric scooters, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2019-12-12· Sponsored by Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.(2019-12-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study on the (1) behavior of individuals using electric scooters while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (2) involvement of electric scooters in traffic accidents; and (3) effects on pedestrian, scooter user, and motorist safety resulting from the lack of laws governing the use of electric scooters and a lack of training on their safe operation.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats