House Bill 5426
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the unsafe use of electric scooters, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5426
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
December 12, 2019
12/13/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
12/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
12/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:58 AM