California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California SB 586
Off-highway electric motorcycles.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jones (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- Jeff Gonzalez (Republican)
- Sanchez (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
Existing law defines an off-highway motor vehicle as a motor vehicle that operates on lands, other than a highway, that are open and accessible to the public, as specified. Existing law establishes rules for the operation of an off-highway vehicle and imposes specified safety requirements, including, among other things, a requirement that a person operating an off-highway vehicle wear a safety helmet. Existing law requires every off-highway motor vehicle that is not registered under the Vehicle Code to display an identification plate or device issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, except as specified. A violation of these rules and requirements is a crime.
This bill would define the term "off-highway electric motorcycle" as an off-highway motorcycle subject to identification that is (1) designed by the manufacturer for operation primarily off the highway, (2) powered by an electric motor for which a motor number is not required, (3) has handlebars for steering control, (4) has a straddle seat provided by the manufacturer, (5) has two wheels, and (6) is not equipped with pedals from the manufacturer. The bill would classify an off-highway electric motorcycle as an off-highway motor vehicle, thereby subjecting off-highway electric motorcycles to the rules and regulations relating to off-highway motor vehicles. By expanding the scope of existing crimes with respect to off-highway electric motorcycles, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Text versions
- 10/10/25 - Chaptered· Oct 10, 2025
- 09/16/25 - Enrolled· Sep 16, 2025
- 07/16/25 - Amended Assembly· Jul 16, 2025
- 05/23/25 - Amended Senate· May 23, 2025
- 04/24/25 - Amended Senate· Apr 24, 2025
- 02/20/25 - Introduced· Feb 20, 2025
- SB586
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 Senate | Unfinished Business SB586 Jones et al. Concurrence | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Sep 9, 2025 House | SB 586 Jones Senate Third Reading By Jeff Gonzalez | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Aug 20, 2025 House | Do pass. | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Jul 15, 2025 House | Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Jul 7, 2025 House | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Water, Parks, and Wildlife] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Jun 4, 2025 Senate | 3rd Reading | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| May 23, 2025 Senate | Do pass as amended | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| May 12, 2025 Senate | Placed on suspense file | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Apr 22, 2025 Senate | Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Apr 8, 2025 Senate | Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water] | pass | Set your home in California to see |
Actions
- Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 588, Statutes of 2025. - Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Approved by the Governor. - Sep 22, 2025 · Legislature
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. - Sep 11, 2025 · Senate
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2874.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. - Sep 9, 2025 · Senate
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. - Sep 9, 2025 · House
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3071.) Ordered to the Senate. - Aug 21, 2025 · House
Read second time. Ordered to third reading. - Aug 20, 2025 · House
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 20). - Jul 16, 2025 · House
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. - Jul 15, 2025 · House
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 15). - Jul 8, 2025 · House
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on W. P., & W. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 7). Re-referred to Com. on W. P., & W. - Jun 16, 2025 · House
Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and W. P., & W. - Jun 5, 2025 · House
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. - Jun 4, 2025 · Senate
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1516.) Ordered to the Assembly. - May 27, 2025 · Senate
Read second time. Ordered to third reading. - May 23, 2025 · Senate
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. - May 23, 2025 · Senate
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1205.) (May 23). - May 16, 2025 · Senate
Set for hearing May 23. - May 12, 2025 · Senate
May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. - May 2, 2025 · Senate
Set for hearing May 12. - May 1, 2025 · Senate
May 5 hearing postponed by committee. - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
Set for hearing May 5. - Apr 24, 2025 · Senate
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. - Apr 23, 2025 · Senate
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 839.) (April 22). - Apr 10, 2025 · Senate
Set for hearing April 22. - Apr 9, 2025 · Senate
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on N.R. & W. (Ayes 14. Noes 0. Page 710.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W. - Mar 25, 2025 · Senate
Set for hearing April 8. - Mar 5, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and N.R. & W. - Feb 21, 2025 · Senate
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23. - Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.