HB 291: Personal Mobility Device Battery Safety Standards
GENERAL BILL by Blanco
Personal Mobility Device Battery Safety Standards; Defines "personal mobility device"; requires that certain batteries be certified as meeting specified ingress protection standard; requires manufacturers, distributors, or operators of personal mobility device to provide proof of such battery certification in certain circumstances; requires DHSMV to coordinate with local governmental entities for compliance purposes; authorizes department to take certain enforcement actions; prohibits sale, shipment, operation, or charging of certain personal mobility devices; provides for forfeiture of noncompliant personal mobility devices; provides civil penalties.
Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 2/6/2025 House - Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/6/2025 House - Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/6/2025 | House |
• Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee |
