Changelog

Every rule, access, and rebate change we record, newest first. Aggregated automatically from each page's change history.

2026-08-18 · Arizona: Re-verified against ARS 28-819: bicycle rights and duties, registration and license exemptions, and class path defaults all confirmed. Added local helmet context (Tucson City Code Sec. 20-29 requires helmets under 18).
2026-08-18 · Colorado: Added a rebate FAQ pointing to the $225 point-of-sale credit (figures confirmed on the rebate record against the Colorado DOR page on 2026-07-30). Full statute check against CRS 42-4-1412 still to come.
2026-08-18 · Indiana: Operating rules identified in IC 9-21-11-13.1 (electric bicycle rights and duties, equipment, and use restrictions). The official IGA code viewer is script-only, so field-level checks are still pending.
2026-08-18 · Kentucky: Re-checked for an e-bike classification statute: none enacted through the 2026 session. E-bikes remain under general bicycle rules (KRS 189.010; 601 KAR 14:020); no statewide helmet, age, or license requirement located. Corroborated across independent law trackers; statute link now points at KRS 189.010.
2026-08-18 · Nebraska: Checked the official statute text: 60-614.02 (Class I, pedal-assist to 20 mph, 750W max, enacted by LB 138 of 2023) and the 60-618.03 umbrella definition confirmed; 60-6,279 helmet rules apply to motorcycles and mopeds, not e-bikes. No statewide minimum age or license requirement located; path defaults stay locally controlled.
2026-08-18 · Austin Energy E-Ride Rebate: Added a search-facing title (the program brand is E-Ride, but riders search for the Austin Energy e-bike rebate).
2026-08-18 · Rhode Island Erika Niedowski Memorial E-Bike Rebate: Re-verified against drive.ri.gov (page updated May 15, 2026): amounts, the 180-day application window, 18+ individuals-only rule, RI-retailer requirement, and the two-per-household lifetime cap all confirmed. Added a search-facing title and application FAQ.
2026-07-30 · Bay Area E-Bike Programs (multi-agency): Verified against Ava's program page: Bike Electric open with $11.4M through Sept 2027, next drawing Aug 25, 2026; amounts confirmed ($400/$900 standard, $1,000/$1,500 + $250 income-qualified). Marked open (was: status unconfirmed) and pointed the source at the Ava program page instead of the MTC homepage.
2026-07-30 · Colorado E-Bike Tax Credit: Re-checked the CDOR credit page: once-per-calendar-year, residency-proof, and retailer-registration mechanics confirmed, program through 2032; the current $225 amount is corroborated by Holy Cross Energy's 2026 member page. Added checkout FAQ and a search-facing title.
2026-07-30 · Denver + Colorado Stack (income-qualified): Pointed the source at Denver's e-bike rebate page instead of the denvergov.org homepage.
2026-07-30 · SMUD E-Bike Incentive (Sacramento): Checked SMUD's full residential rebate catalog: no e-bike incentive listed anywhere. Marked ended (was: status unconfirmed). $500 retained as the historical amount.
2026-07-30 · Vermont Statewide/Utility E-Bike Incentives: Verified: Efficiency Vermont offers no rebate of its own and lists BED, GMP, VPPSA, and Washington Electric as the funders; the GMP page confirms $200 through Dec 31, 2026. Replaced the unsupported blanket $400 with per-utility amounts and marked open (was: status unconfirmed).
2026-07-30 · American Tobacco Trail (NC): Checked Wake County's visitor information page: ATVs and other motorized vehicles prohibited, no e-bike rule published; Durham (11 mi) and Chatham (4.5 mi) segments publish no e-bike rule we could confirm. Recorded as locally controlled.
2026-07-30 · Atlanta BeltLine (GA): Checked the BeltLine's official trail etiquette page: motorized vehicles banned by ordinance (Sec. 110-86, 110-87) and e-devices directed to park off trail; no e-bike allowance published. Corrected the earlier Class 1 allowed value, which had no supporting source.
2026-07-30 · Austin Urban Trails (Butler, Walnut Creek) (TX): Verified the Butler Trail rule on The Trail Conservancy's posted FAQ: e-bikes permitted under 10 mph, e-scooters banned on the trail. The city's legacy pilot page is offline, so Class 3 code treatment remains reported rather than confirmed.
2026-07-30 · Denver Parks & Trails (Cherry Creek, Platte River) (CO): Verified against DPR Park Use Rules (rev. 12-08-22), section 16A: electric assisted bicycles allowed as E-devices on park trails with a 15 mph limit and no class distinction. Corrected Class 3 from restricted to allowed and replaced the department homepage with the rules document.
2026-07-30 · Detroit RiverWalk (MI): Verified on the Conservancy's rules and guidelines page: e-scooters, e-bikes, and other electric personal transporters over 7 mph are prohibited; conventional bikes allowed with a yield-to-pedestrians rule.
2026-07-30 · Katy Trail State Park (MO): Verified on the park's general information page: electrically assisted pedal-powered bicycles and tricycles with a 20 mph maximum are allowed; all other motorized vehicles prohibited; open sunrise to sunset.
2026-07-30 · Mount Vernon Trail (VA): Verified against the GWMP record of determination: e-bikes permitted where bicycles are allowed, 15 mph bike speed limit, motor-only operation prohibited, and over-750W devices managed as motor vehicles.
2026-07-30 · Oak Leaf Trail (Milwaukee County, WI): Verified on the county's Oak Leaf Trail page: electric bikes follow the same guidelines as other users, ride single file, and keep maximum speed below 20 mph.
2026-07-30 · Phoenix / SRP Canal Paths (AZ): Checked SRP's canal trails page and Scottsdale's bikes-and-scooters page: SRP bans motorized vehicles without defining e-bikes; Scottsdale allows Class 1 and 2 and prohibits Class 3 on multiuse paths; Phoenix posts no canal-path rule. Reclassified Class 1 from allowed to locally controlled.
2026-07-30 · Seattle Burke-Gilman & City Trails (WA): Re-verified against Seattle Parks' multi-use trail rules: Class 1 and 2 permitted with a 15 mph limit for all users; Class 3 not included. Replaced the bike-program homepage with the rules announcement.
2026-07-30 · Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail (VA): Verified against NOVA Parks' electric-conveyances policy: e-bikes with a 20 mph top powered speed are permitted where bicycles are allowed; other electric conveyances are capped at 20 mph or lower.
2026-07-19 · California: 2026 session watch: AB 1942 (DMV registration and plates for Class 2/3), AB 1557 (16 mph assist cap for Class 1/2 and 750W peak limit), AB 2284, AB 1569, and AB 2595 were advancing as of spring; the session ends August 31. No change to current law.
2026-07-19 · Colorado: HB25-1197 battery certification provisions took effect August 6, 2025; a class and wattage labeling requirement begins January 1, 2027. Current class rules unchanged.
2026-07-19 · Florida: CS/SB 382 (10 mph limit near pedestrians plus a safety task force) passed both chambers but was vetoed June 27, 2026; current rules unchanged. Some roundup sites list it as effective July 1, 2026; it is not law.
2026-07-19 · Hawaii: Act 259 (HB2021) signed July 15, 2026, effective immediately: devices over 750W or 28 mph banned from roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks; manufacturer labeling required; registration penalties added; stunt riding banned; parental liability for minors. Cross-checked with the HIDOT announcement.
2026-07-19 · Idaho: 2026 HB 500 (Session Law ch. 24), effective July 1, 2026, folds bicycle and e-bike provisions into the motor vehicle code; reported as reorganization with no change to classes or access.
2026-07-19 · Illinois: SB 3484 micromobility framework passed both chambers (April-May 2026): keeps the three-class system, adds license/title/registration/insurance for devices over 28 mph, and sets age minimums, generally effective January 1, 2027. Governor's signature not yet confirmed; current law unchanged.
2026-07-19 · New Jersey: Law effective today. Cross-checked with NJ MVC guidance (nj.gov/mvc/vehicletopics/ebike.htm): low-speed category is pedal-assist only; registration and license/permit required even for low-speed bikes (insurance excluded); helmet required for all riders; minimum age 15; MVC systems not yet live and the $5 permit exam fee is waived until January 2027. This supersedes our earlier act-text reading that low-speed bikes kept license-free treatment and that throttle bikes at or under 20 mph were low-speed.
2026-07-19 · New York: Cross-checked NYC rules: the 15 mph NYC e-bike speed limit has been in effect since October 24, 2025; no 2026 state e-bike law passed; Priscilla's Law (A339A) remains in committee.
2026-07-19 · North Carolina: HB 1094 (DOT omnibus with three-class provisions, local regulation authority, and an under-18 helmet rule for the 28 mph class) passed the NC House 109-0 on June 3, 2026 and advanced in Senate committees in mid-June; ratification not yet shown on ncleg.gov. Codified statute unchanged.
2026-07-19 · Ann Arbor E-Bike Voucher (MI): Cross-checked with a2gov.org (updated June 18, 2026): restructured as an A2ZERO rebate at 50% of cost up to $250 market-rate / $1,000 income-qualified; replaced the outdated $500 voucher-round record.
2026-07-19 · Austin Energy E-Ride Rebate: Cross-checked with Austin Energy (page last modified October 2025): the rebate is tiered by purchase price; corrected the flat $300 standard figure and added the deep program URL.
2026-07-19 · Bay Area E-Bike Programs (multi-agency): July 2026 check: San Mateo County's program (WestLight, formerly PCE) is paused; directories still list BAAQMD and Ava programs active. A full program-by-program recount is pending.
2026-07-19 · Burlington Electric Department E-Bike Rebate (VT): Cross-checked with burlingtonelectric.com: rebate is now $600/25% standard and $850/50% income-qualified, valid through December 31, 2026; replaced the outdated $200 figure and added the deep URL.
2026-07-19 · California E-Bike Incentive Project (statewide): Cross-checked with CARB: program concluded December 2025 after 2,246 incentives via 450+ retailers; no new statewide round announced. ebikeincentives.org now redirects to CARB, so the source URL was updated.
2026-07-19 · Colorado E-Bike Tax Credit: Cross-checked with Colorado DOR: point-of-sale credit through 2032 confirmed active; $225 amount corroborated by Denver's 2026 application materials.
2026-07-19 · Connecticut E-Bike Incentive (CHEAPR): Cross-checked with CT DEEP: Round 2 closed October 1, 2024 with no reopening announced; corrected the maximum ($500 standard plus $750 Voucher+ = $1,250, not $1,500); deep program URL added.
2026-07-19 · Denver E-Bike Voucher Program: Cross-checked with Denver's application portal: income caps and $675 confirmed; the July 7 round proceeded as scheduled and September 8 is the final 2026 release. Remaining availability from July 7 could not be confirmed because the city page serves stale content.
2026-07-19 · Hawaii E-Bike Rebate: Cross-checked with HIDOT: amounts and eligibility confirmed; moved the source to the HIDOT program page. The separate new safety law (Act 259, July 2026) does not change this rebate.
2026-07-19 · Minnesota E-Bike Rebate: Cross-checked with MN Dept. of Revenue: program permanently closed with no future application periods; removed the unsupported $1,500 tier; updated the program URL (the old link now 404s).
2026-07-19 · Portland Rides E-Bike Rebate: Record added. Cross-checked with the City of Portland launch announcement (April 6, 2026) and the official program site: amounts, 60% AMI cap, random selection, and the July 24 window confirmed.
2026-07-19 · Raleigh E-Bike Rebate (NC): Cross-checked with raleighnc.gov: the 2026 application window (May 1-15) has passed; amounts confirmed; deep program URL added.
2026-07-19 · Rhode Island Erika Niedowski Memorial E-Bike Rebate: Cross-checked with drive.ri.gov (page updated May 15, 2026): program active, amounts confirmed; source URL moved from energy.ri.gov.
2026-07-19 · SMUD E-Bike Incentive (Sacramento): July 2026 check: no active e-bike incentive page found on smud.org and third-party directories report no active program. Needs direct confirmation with SMUD before a status change.
2026-07-19 · Tampa E-Bike Voucher Program: Cross-checked with tampa.gov: the 2026 application window has closed; email signup offered for future windows. Deep program URL added.
2026-07-19 · Vermont Statewide/Utility E-Bike Incentives: July 2026 check: Efficiency Vermont lists no dollar amount and defers to member utilities; state-funded incentives reportedly were not renewed after the 2025 session. Amounts need per-utility confirmation.
2026-07-19 · Washington WE-Bike Rebate (Round 2): Cross-checked with WSDOT and municipal reprints of its announcement: Round 2 opened March 30, 2026 with monthly random selections; $300/$1,200 amounts confirmed; program URL updated.
2026-07-19 · WestLight Energy E-Bikes for Everyone (San Mateo County): Cross-checked with westlightenergy.org: Peninsula Clean Energy rebranded to WestLight Energy; the program is paused during the transition with relaunch anticipated August 2026; amount now up to $1,000.
2026-07-19 · American River Parkway (Sacramento, CA): Cross-checked with saccounty.gov: an ordinance adopted May 12, 2026 (effective about June 11) tightens Class 3 and e-moto rules in county parks with penalties; ranger enforcement operations ran in June 2026.
2026-07-19 · Boise River Greenbelt (ID): July 2026 check: classed e-bike access unchanged; Boise added an e-moto licensing ordinance and Garden City banned e-motos from its Greenbelt section. Dates pending confirmation on official pages.
2026-07-19 · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit: Cross-checked with the LTBMU e-bikes page: the Basin Wide Trails decision (signed January 9, 2026) designates about 112 miles for Class 1 with a Nov 15-Apr 1 seasonal closure.
2026-07-19 · Marin County (Mt. Tam watershed, county open space): July 2026: the county Parks and Open Space Commission is weighing Class 1 access on about 99 miles of fire roads; public survey this summer, staff findings due September 2026. Rules unchanged today.
2026-07-19 · Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide): Cross-checked with the DNR e-bikes page: Class 1 now allowed on all DNR trails open to bikes (with named exceptions); Class 2 with a free permit; Class 3 prohibited. The effective date of the expansion is not shown on the page.
2026-07-19 · Moab BLM Trails (Slickrock, Bar M, Klondike): Cross-checked with the BLM Moab e-bikes page: about 200 miles across 17 systems designated for Class 1 effective March 1, 2026; seven trails remain bike-only. Updated from the motorized-routes-only framing.
2026-07-19 · Tahoe National Forest: Official forest biking page cites 35 miles of designated Class 1 singletrack; NEPA project #66218 proposes additional designations. Trail-name list still pending, so the record stays draft.
2026-07-07 · Alabama: Deep link to Ala. Code 32-5A-267 added; ALISON is JS-rendered, verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Alaska: Research: 2023 HB 8 reportedly created three classes (AS 28.90.990); official infobase unreadable, pending verification.
2026-07-07 · Arizona: Cross-checked with ARS 28-819: confirmed class system, exemptions from registration/licensing, and path access defaults.
2026-07-07 · Arkansas: Cross-checked with Act 956/A.C.A. 27-51-17: corrected helmet rule (under 21 for Class 3) and path access.
2026-07-07 · Connecticut: Deep link to CGS chapter 248 (14-286 area) added; text verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Delaware: Cross-checked with 21 Del. C. ch.41 subch. XII: class system, 16+ Class 3, helmet and trail rules confirmed.
2026-07-07 · District of Columbia: Statute read (DC Code 50-2201.02): definitions confirmed, no class tiers in the code section; DDOT regs pending verification.
2026-07-07 · Georgia: Citation added (O.C.G.A. 40-6-351 area); Georgia hosts its code on Lexis, no official deep link available.
2026-07-07 · Hawaii: Deep link to HRS 291C added; text verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Idaho: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (Idaho Code 49-106); operation rules pending.
2026-07-07 · Illinois: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (625 ILCS 5/1-140.10); operation rules pending.
2026-07-07 · Indiana: Deep link to IC 9-13-2-26.6 (Class 1 definition) added; viewer is JS-based, verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Iowa: Cross-checked with Iowa Code 321.235B: 16+ Class 3 and unusual path rule (Class 3 allowed at ≤20 mph) confirmed.
2026-07-07 · Kansas: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (KSA 8-1489).
2026-07-07 · Kentucky: Research: no statewide e-bike class statute located; treated under general bicycle rules pending confirmation.
2026-07-07 · Louisiana: Cross-checked with RS 32:1/32:204: corrected minimum age (12 for Class 3) and helmet rule (all Class 3 riders).
2026-07-07 · Maine: Cross-checked with 29-A §2063: corrected minimum age (16 applies to Class 2 as well as Class 3).
2026-07-07 · Maryland: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (Transp. §11-117.1); operation rules pending.
2026-07-07 · Massachusetts: Operation statute read (MGL c.85 §11B¾): sidewalk ban, agency path authority, natural-surface default closure confirmed.
2026-07-07 · Michigan: Cross-checked with MCL 257.662a: Class 3 minimum age 14, helmet under 18, and trail authorization rules confirmed as drafted.
2026-07-07 · Minnesota: Cross-checked with MS 169.222: confirmed 15+ minimum and path defaults including Class 3 allowed unless prohibited; multiple-mode bike rules noted.
2026-07-07 · Mississippi: Citation added (Miss. Code 63-3-1315); official site unreadable to our tools, verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Missouri: Cross-checked with RSMo 307.194: path defaults, labeling, and 16+ Class 3 with speedometer confirmed.
2026-07-07 · Montana: Statute read (MCA 61-8-102): corrected to single-tier definition, no class system.
2026-07-07 · Nebraska: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (60-618.03, 2023 LB138).
2026-07-07 · Nevada: Deep link + class definitions and labeling requirement confirmed (NRS 484B.017/.784).
2026-07-07 · New Hampshire: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (RSA 259:27-a).
2026-07-07 · New Jersey: Cross-checked with P.L.2025 c.285 (act PDF): law reclassifies only 21-28 mph e-bikes as motorized bicycles; low-speed (≤20 mph) e-bikes keep bicycle treatment. Corrected earlier summary that said all e-bikes were reclassified.
2026-07-07 · New Mexico: Citation added (NMSA 66-1-4.5); nmonesource unreadable to our tools, verification pending.
2026-07-07 · New York: Cross-checked with VAT 1242: corrected path access (public lands/greenways closed unless designated), confirmed 16+ minimum, 30 mph road limit, sidewalk default ban, NYC-only Class 3.
2026-07-07 · North Carolina: Statute read (GS 20-4.01): confirmed single-definition treatment as bicycles; reports of new class legislation remain unconfirmed in the codified statute.
2026-07-07 · North Dakota: Cross-checked with NDCC 39-10.1: path defaults, labels, Class 3 speedometer and under-18 helmet confirmed.
2026-07-07 · Ohio: Cross-checked with ORC 4511.522: corrected helmet rule (all Class 3 riders, any age), confirmed path defaults and 16+ Class 3 minimum.
2026-07-07 · Oklahoma: Deep link to official Title 47 PDF added (§11-1209 e-bike rules); section text verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Oregon: Statute read (ORS 801.258): Oregon now defines Class 1/2/3, superseding the old single-definition summary; operation details pending.
2026-07-07 · Pennsylvania: Deep link confirmed (75 Pa.C.S. §102 'pedalcycle with electric assist' definition: ≤100 lbs, ≤750W, 20 mph).
2026-07-07 · Rhode Island: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (31-19.7-1, 2024 law): updated from unverified status.
2026-07-07 · South Carolina: Statute read (SC Code 56-1-10): definition exists, corrected earlier note that no statute was found.
2026-07-07 · South Dakota: Cross-checked with SDCL 32-20B: 16+ Class 3 and helmet rule (under-18 operators plus all Class 3 passengers) confirmed.
2026-07-07 · Tennessee: Citation added (TCA 55-8-301); no official deep link exists, text verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Texas: Statute read (Transp. Code Ch. 664): class definitions, 750W cap, labeling, and Class 3 speedometer requirement confirmed; deep statute link added.
2026-07-07 · Utah: Deep link to Utah Code 41-6a-1115.5 added; page is JS-rendered, verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Vermont: Statute read (23 V.S.A. §1136): bicycle treatment, 16+ highway operation, registration exemption confirmed.
2026-07-07 · Virginia: Cross-checked with Va. Code 46.2-904.1: corrected helmet (all Class 3 riders) and removed unsupported age-14 minimum.
2026-07-07 · Washington: Deep statute link added (RCW 46.04.169 definition); operation rules pending full verification.
2026-07-07 · West Virginia: Deep link to WV Code 17C-11B-1 added; verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Wisconsin: Deep link to Wis. Stat. 346.803 (canonical citation URL) added; verification pending.
2026-07-07 · Wyoming: Deep link + class definitions confirmed (W.S. 31-1-101).
2026-07-07 · Colorado E-Bike Tax Credit: Cross-checked with Colorado DOR and Energy Office pages: $225 point-of-sale discount, one per year, program runs through 2032; corrected source URL.
2026-07-07 · Denver + Colorado Stack (income-qualified): Clarified: the $900 stack requires Denver's income qualification; the $225 state credit is available to all CO residents.
2026-07-07 · Denver E-Bike Voucher Program: Cross-checked: 2026 program is income-qualified only at $675; quarterly rounds of ~600 vouchers (May 19 exhausted; July 7 and Sept 8 remain). Corrected earlier draft that implied a standard tier.
2026-04-06 · Portland Rides E-Bike Rebate: Program launched with $20 million from the Portland Clean Energy Fund; adaptive-bike applications opened April 20.
2026-04-01 · Washington WE-Bike Rebate (Round 2): Legislature committed $7 million to Round 2, significantly expanding the program.
2026-02-01 · Tampa E-Bike Voucher Program: Lottery-based voucher program launched: $1,000-$3,000 toward a new e-bike.
2026-01-01 · Colorado: Statewide e-bike tax credit continues in 2026 at $225 point-of-sale (reduced from $450).
2026-01-01 · New Jersey: New Jersey law reclassifies e-bikes as motorized bicycles with licensing, registration, and insurance requirements, abolishing the prior classification approach.
2026-01-01 · Bay Area E-Bike Programs (multi-agency): Bay Area leads California in e-bike incentive availability after the statewide program ended.
2026-01-01 · Colorado E-Bike Tax Credit: Credit continues at $225 point-of-sale for 2026 (reduced from the original $450).
2026-01-01 · Denver E-Bike Voucher Program: 2026 program year opened with income-qualified vouchers combinable with Colorado's $225 statewide credit ($900 total).
2025-12-31 · California E-Bike Incentive Project (statewide): Statewide program concluded; no new funding round announced. Regional programs continue.
2024-12-18 · California E-Bike Incentive Project (statewide): First application window: 100,000 people in queue for ~1,500 vouchers.
2024-08-01 · Washington WE-Bike Rebate (Round 2): Round 1 vouchers claimed within hours of opening.
2024-07-01 · Minnesota E-Bike Rebate: First application window overwhelmed by demand within minutes.
2024-04-01 · Colorado E-Bike Tax Credit: Statewide point-of-sale credit launched at $450.
2023-06-01 · Connecticut E-Bike Incentive (CHEAPR): First round launched; income-qualified tier up to $1,500.
2020-09-01 · Tahoe National Forest: USFS national guidance: e-bikes are motor vehicles; forests may designate specific trails for e-bike use via the Travel Management Rule.
2019-05-13 · New Jersey: NJ had recognized low-speed e-bikes (Class 1/2) as bicycles.
2017-05-01 · Colorado: Colorado adopted the three-class model legislation.