California Senate Bill 586
Session 20252026
Off-highway electric motorcycles.
Became Law
Became Law on Oct 10, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
586
State
California
Session
20252026
Motion Text
Unfinished Business SB586 Jones et al. Concurrence
Senate Roll Call Votes
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Summary
Existing law defines an off-highway motor vehicle as a motor vehicle that operates on lands, other than a highway, that are open and accessible to the public, as specified. Existing law establishes rules for the operation of an off-highway vehicle and imposes specified safety requirements, including, among other things, a requirement that a person operating an off-highway vehicle wear a safety helmet. Existing law requires every off-highway motor vehicle that is not registered under the Vehicle Code to display an identification plate or device issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, except as specified. A violation of these rules and requirements is a crime.
This bill would define the term "off-highway electric motorcycle" as an off-highway motorcycle subject to identification that is (1) designed by the manufacturer for operation primarily off the highway, (2) powered by an electric motor for which a motor number is not required, (3) has handlebars for steering control, (4) has a straddle seat provided by the manufacturer, (5) has two wheels, and (6) is not equipped with pedals from the manufacturer. The bill would classify an off-highway electric motorcycle as an off-highway motor vehicle, thereby subjecting off-highway electric motorcycles to the rules and regulations relating to off-highway motor vehicles. By expanding the scope of existing crimes with respect to off-highway electric motorcycles, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
02/20/25 - Introduced
February 20, 2025
04/24/25 - Amended Senate
April 24, 2025
05/23/25 - Amended Senate
May 23, 2025
07/16/25 - Amended Assembly
July 16, 2025
09/16/25 - Enrolled
September 16, 2025
10/10/25 - Chaptered
October 10, 2025
04/04/25- Senate Transportation
April 4, 2025
04/18/25- Senate Natural Resources and Water
April 18, 2025
05/10/25- Senate Appropriations
May 10, 2025
05/23/25- Senate Appropriations
May 23, 2025
05/27/25- Sen. Floor Analyses
May 27, 2025
07/03/25- Assembly Transportation
July 3, 2025
07/11/25- Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife
July 11, 2025
08/18/25- Assembly Appropriations
August 18, 2025
08/22/25- ASSEMBLY FLOOR ANALYSIS
August 22, 2025
09/09/25- Sen. Floor Analyses
September 9, 2025
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10/10/2025
California State Legislature
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 588, Statutes of 2025.
10/10/2025
California State Legislature
Approved by the Governor.
09/22/2025
California State Legislature
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
09/11/2025
Senate
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
09/09/2025
Senate
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
09/09/2025
Assembly
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3071.) Ordered to the Senate.
08/21/2025
Assembly
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
08/20/2025
Assembly
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 20).
07/16/2025
Assembly
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
07/15/2025
Assembly
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 15).
07/08/2025
Assembly
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on W. P., & W. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 7). Re-referred to Com. on W. P., & W.
06/16/2025
Assembly
Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and W. P., & W.
06/05/2025
Assembly
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
06/04/2025
Senate
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1516.) Ordered to the Assembly.
05/27/2025
Senate
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
05/23/2025
Senate
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
05/23/2025
Senate
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1205.) (May 23).
05/16/2025
Senate
Set for hearing May 23.
05/12/2025
Senate
May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
05/02/2025
Senate
Set for hearing May 12.
05/01/2025
Senate
May 5 hearing postponed by committee.
04/29/2025
Senate
Set for hearing May 5.
04/24/2025
Senate
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
04/23/2025
Senate
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 839.) (April 22).
04/10/2025
Senate
Set for hearing April 22.
04/09/2025
Senate
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on N.R. & W. (Ayes 14. Noes 0. Page 710.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
03/25/2025
Senate
Set for hearing April 8.
03/05/2025
Senate
Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and N.R. & W.
02/21/2025
Senate
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
02/20/2025
Senate
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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Feb 21, 2025 5:55:37 AM
Record Updated
Oct 14, 2025 8:31:25 AM