Ohio lawmakers introduce bills to add age limits, regulate electric bikes and electric scooters

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 639

Last Updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago

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Ohio Democratic lawmakers are introducing bills that would ban children 13 and younger from operating electric bikes and electric scooters, and require people wear helmets when riding e-bikes and e-scooters.

Ohio state Sen. Bill DeMora, D-Columbus, recently introduced Ohio Senate Bill 477 and Ohio state Rep. Eric Synenberg, D-Beachwood, is planning on introducing his own bill in the coming weeks.

“We are not trying to prevent Ohioans from …

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