Legislation
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Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and More
We've added some new bills since last month's update in addition to all of the legislation that's moving (or was already defeated).
April 7, 2026
New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes
“Electric bicycles are transforming how Californians get around, but the rapid rise of high-powered electric devices has created confusion that puts people at risk,” said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy for Streets For All
February 23, 2026
CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones
Sign the petition for better enforcement. Take the survey on e-bike experiences.
February 19, 2026
Legislative Update : He Signed Everything
With just hours left to sign or veto, Governor Newsom signed all five pieces of legislation we've been waiting on. Full coverage coming tomorrow, but for now you can see the final status of all the legislation we've covered at Streetsblog California.
October 13, 2025
Legislative Update: The Final Countdown
Updated: 10/10, noon - SB 79 has been signed into law.
Updated 10/10, 7:44 a.m. - I mean, he's got to act on this legislation sometime, right?
Updated, 10/9, 9:30 a.m. - Newsom has signed AB 697, the one making it easier to expand a freeway through protected marshlands that might be underwater in a couple of decades.
October 6, 2025
Legislative Update: It’s Over.
Did your favorite/least favorite bill make it to the finish line?
September 15, 2025
Legislative Update as of May 5, 2025
What has the California Legislature been up to on bills that SBCA has covered?
May 5, 2025
Fate of Quick-Build and Bike Highways in Suspense
CalBike’s two priority bills will likely end up in the Suspense File in the Assembly Appropriations Committee shortly because both have price tags that require scrutiny in Appropriations.
May 1, 2025
Assemblymember Gipson Celebrates Passage of Hit-and-Run Law
“I know that nothing can bring D’Ancee back."
March 18, 2025
Zbur Introduces Legislation Requiring Quick-Build Bike Lanes on State Highways
AB 891 is sponsored by the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) who note that the bill will allow projects to be moved on the ground faster and reduce planning and engineering costs.
March 4, 2025
