H.B. 381: Electric Mobility Device Amendments
4 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.
About this bill
Signed by the governor on March 24, 2026. This bill amends provisions regarding electric assisted bicycles and other devices.
- Defines terms
- Clarifies that the definition of motorcycle includes a motorcycle being powered by an electric or combustion engine
- Makes it unlawful to consume alcohol while operating an electric assisted bicycle
- Addresses tampering with or modifying equipment beyond the manufacturer's original settings on an electric assisted bicycle or motorcycle
- Requires an individual under 21 years old to wear a helmet while operating certain devices on a highway
- Allows a peace officer to hold an individual's electric vehicle and release it to a parent if the peace officer observes a violation and the individual is under 18 years old
Utah House, February 13, 2026
3rd Reading, Motion to Circle - Division · 3rd Sub. HB 381
Result as recorded: Failed, Yeas 32 Nays 38 N/V 5
Yes (31)
- A. Cory Maloy
- Angela Romero
- Anthony E. Loubet
- Candice B. Pierucci
- Cheryl K. Acton
- Christine F. Watkins
- Doug Owens
- Jason B. Kyle
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost
- Jill Koford
- Jordan D. Teuscher
- Joseph Elison
- Karianne Lisonbee
- Katy Hall
- Kay J. Christofferson
- Leah Hansen
- Logan Monson
- Mark A. Strong
- Matt MacPherson
- Michael J. Petersen
- Mike L. Kohler
- Nelson T. Abbott
- Nicholeen P. Peck
- Ryan D. Wilcox
- Sahara Hayes
- Stephanie Gricius
- Stephen L. Whyte
- Steve Eliason
- Stewart E. Barlow
- Troy Shelley
- Val L. Peterson
No (35)
- Andrew Stoddard
- Ariel Defay
- Ashlee Matthews
- Bridger Bolinder
- Calvin Roberts
- Carl R. Albrecht
- Carol S. Moss
- Casey Snider
- Clinton Okerlund
- Colin W. Jack
- Doug Fiefia
- Doug Welton
- Grant Amjad Miller
- Hoang Nguyen
- Jake Fitisemanu
- James A. Dunnigan
- Jason E. Thompson
- John Arthur
- Karen M. Peterson
- Ken Ivory
- Kristen Chevrier
- Lisa Shepherd
- Melissa G. Ballard
- Norman K Thurston
- Paul A. Cutler
- R. Neil Walter
- Raymond P. Ward
- Rex P. Shipp
- Rosalba Dominguez
- Sandra Hollins
- Scott H. Chew
- Thomas W. Peterson
- Tracy Miller
- Verona Mauga
- Walt Brooks
Absent or not voting (5)
Utah House, February 13, 2026
3rd Reading, Final Passage · 3rd Sub. HB 381
Result as recorded: Passed, Yeas 55 Nays 15 N/V 5
Yes (52)
- Andrew Stoddard
- Angela Romero
- Anthony E. Loubet
- Ariel Defay
- Ashlee Matthews
- Bridger Bolinder
- Calvin Roberts
- Carl R. Albrecht
- Carol S. Moss
- Casey Snider
- Cheryl K. Acton
- Christine F. Watkins
- Clinton Okerlund
- Doug Fiefia
- Doug Owens
- Doug Welton
- Grant Amjad Miller
- Hoang Nguyen
- Jake Fitisemanu
- James A. Dunnigan
- Jason E. Thompson
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost
- Jill Koford
- John Arthur
- Jordan D. Teuscher
- Joseph Elison
- Karen M. Peterson
- Katy Hall
- Kay J. Christofferson
- Kristen Chevrier
- Lisa Shepherd
- Logan Monson
- Matt MacPherson
- Melissa G. Ballard
- Michael J. Petersen
- Nelson T. Abbott
- Norman K Thurston
- Paul A. Cutler
- R. Neil Walter
- Raymond P. Ward
- Rex P. Shipp
- Rosalba Dominguez
- Sahara Hayes
- Sandra Hollins
- Scott H. Chew
- Stephen L. Whyte
- Steve Eliason
- Stewart E. Barlow
- Tiara Auxier
- Tracy Miller
- Val L. Peterson
- Verona Mauga
No (14)
Absent or not voting (5)
Utah Senate, March 4, 2026
2nd Reading, Passage on 2nd & 3rd Under suspension of the rules · 3rd Sub. HB 381
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 18 Nays 10 Abs 1
Yes (18)
No (10)
Absent or not voting (1)
Utah House, March 5, 2026
Concurrence, Concurred/Final Passage · 3rd Sub. HB 381
Result as recorded: Yeas 49 Nays 19 N/V 7
Yes (46)
- Andrew Stoddard
- Angela Romero
- Anthony E. Loubet
- Ariel Defay
- Ashlee Matthews
- Calvin Roberts
- Carol S. Moss
- Cheryl K. Acton
- Christine F. Watkins
- Clinton Okerlund
- Colin W. Jack
- Doug Fiefia
- Doug Owens
- Doug Welton
- Grant Amjad Miller
- Hoang Nguyen
- Jake Fitisemanu
- James A. Dunnigan
- Jason E. Thompson
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost
- John Arthur
- Jon Hawkins
- Joseph Elison
- Kay J. Christofferson
- Ken Ivory
- Kristen Chevrier
- Lisa Shepherd
- Logan Monson
- Matt MacPherson
- Melissa G. Ballard
- Nelson T. Abbott
- Norman K Thurston
- Paul A. Cutler
- Raymond P. Ward
- Rex P. Shipp
- Rosalba Dominguez
- Sahara Hayes
- Sandra Hollins
- Scott H. Chew
- Stephanie Gricius
- Stephen L. Whyte
- Steve Eliason
- Tracy Miller
- Val L. Peterson
- Verona Mauga
- Walt Brooks