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Int 1063-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

Pedicabs with electric assist.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection; last step: consumer and worker protection postponed a decision on Oct 7, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing (current step)
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would allow pedicabs to be equipped with an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance when a pedicab driver is pedaling, and which stops providing assistance when the pedicab reaches a speed of 15 miles per hour or any other speed determined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) by rule.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Sep 10, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Sep 10, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Wed, Oct 7, 2026
    Public hearing: Consumer and Worker Protection
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Wed, Oct 7, 2026
    Consumer and Worker Protection postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.