Michigan Lawmakers Introduced E-bike Regulations

New legislation aims to mandate safety standards for e-bike batteries and rider equipment across the state.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

Isometric editorial illustration showing a high-capacity industrial battery pack on a workstation, representing electric vehicle safety regulations. — Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation to establish new safety and manufacturing standards for e-bike batteries and rider equipment across the state. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Should your local government require e-bike and e-scooter riders to wear helmets?

Michigan lawmakers introduced House Bills 6339 and 6340 to establish safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters. The proposals follow growing concerns about youth safety and the prevalence of battery-related hazards.

Why it matters

Legislators intend for these changes to improve public safety by aligning electric vehicles with existing motorcycle regulations while imposing new manufacturing standards for batteries.

A survey of 400 Michigan residents found that 75% support helmet requirements, while over 50% of adults reported seeing children riding e-bikes without head protection. The proposed legislation includes specific battery safety protocols.

The players

Brad Slagh

He is a state representative from Zeeland Township who co-introduced the new legislation.

Veronica Paiz

She is a state representative from Harper Woods who co-sponsored House Bills 6339 and 6340.

AAA of Michigan

This is a member organization that provides traffic safety resources and conducted the recent consumer survey.

The details

The bills reclassify electric mopeds and motorcycles to match gas-powered vehicle regulations, requiring stricter adherence to safety standards. Several communities in the Detroit area have already moved to ban youth use of these devices.

The AAA Consumer Pulse survey was conducted in April 2026.
House Bills 6339 and 6340 were introduced on September 22, 2026.
The current legislative session is scheduled to conclude in December 2026.
A new legislative session is set to begin in January 2027.

Roadmap

This legislation marks an effort to integrate modern electric mobility devices into the existing regulatory framework of the Michigan Vehicle Code. It reflects a wider industry transition toward formalizing safety standards for micromobility as these vehicles become more common.

If enacted, the bills could mandate helmet usage for riders and force consumers to ensure their e-bike batteries meet new state safety certifications. Residents in areas like Detroit may also see more standardized enforcement across neighboring communities.

The takeaway

Advocates suggest that standardizing safety requirements could prevent accidents and battery-related incidents in residential areas. Residents should monitor local municipal updates, as some Detroit-area communities have already implemented their own bans.

What happens next

The bills may fail to reach the governor by the end of December 2026, which would require their reintroduction during the January 2027 legislative session.