Comprehensive Statewide Reforms Providing Clarity for High-Speed E-Bikes, E-Motos and Other Electric Devices Heads to Governor’s Desk

 Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ comprehensive micromobility safety legislation passed the Illinois General Assembly and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature, bringing Illinois one step away from establishing the state’s first comprehensive framework to regulate dangerous high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other powerful electric transportation devices operating on roads, bike lanes, bike paths and sidewalks.

Senate Bill 3484 is the cornerstone of Giannoulias’ Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready campaign – a first-of-its-kind statewide effort to address the rapid rise of electric mobility devices through education, training, enforcement and modernized safety standards. As increasingly powerful e-bikes, e-motos and other devices become more common on Illinois streets and trails, the campaign seeks to prevent crashes before they happen by equipping riders, parents, motorists and communities with the tools, information and regulations needed to safely share the road. The initiative comes as micromobility-related injuries and fatalities nationwide surged 300 percent between 2019 and 2022.

“This legislation brings clarity, accountability and common-sense protections to our roads, sidewalks, bike paths and bike lanes while ensuring Illinois keeps pace with rapidly evolving transportation technology,” Giannoulias said. “By passing this bill, we are helping prevent serious injuries, protecting pedestrians and riders, and creating uniform statewide standards that prioritize public safety.”

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