Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2459: Requiring any person who is 17 years of age and under to wear a helmet when operating an electric-assisted scooter or electric-assisted bicycle and modifying the definition and operation of electric-assisted scooters to include certain specifications and maximum operating speeds.

Did not advance Last action April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2459 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring any person who is 17 years of age and under to wear a helmet when operating an electric-assisted scooter or electric-assisted bicycle and modifying the definition and operation of electric-assisted scooters to include certain specifications and maximum operating speeds. Primary sponsor: Committee on Transportation. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Committee on Transportation.