E-Bike Regulations

At a glance

What: Bill 41 (2026), relating to transportation, sets clearer rules and safety standards for e-bike operation.
Outcome: passed third reading August 12, 2026, as CD1, FD1, 8-0 (Dos Santos-Tam absent). Cordero moved committee report 203(26) and the FD1 amendment, which passed 8-0.
Support: Tupola said regulation must keep pace with e-bike technology after serious accidents involving young riders and mentioned Honolulu Police Department enforcement against illegal electric dirt bikes in ʻEwa, Kapolei, Nānākuli and Waiʻanae, stressing education on helmets and rider rules. Tulba agreed the bill gives the city better tools.
Testimony: Kam of Oʻahu Transit Riders and Morgan Lee (support) at third reading; Billionaire and Armstrong (support) at second reading.

City Council journal (minutes), regular meeting of July 8, 2026 (adopted August 12, 2026): https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=28796
City Council journal (minutes), regular meeting of August 12, 2026 (adopted October 7, 2026): https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=29151

Third reading: FD1 adopted 8-0 and the bill passed 8-0.

Second reading passed 8-0.