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House Transportation Committee unanimously approves e-scooter bill

Twenty-six lawmakers vote to advance regulatory framework for e-scooters

Rep. Emily Kinkead, Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara    October 6, 2026 | 2:36 PM

HARRISBURG, Oct. 6 – Legislation to create Pennsylvania’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for e-scooters, including both private ownership and shared programs, was unanimously approved Monday by the House Transportation Committee, announced the bill’s prime sponsor, state Rep. Emily Kinkead.

House Bill 1633 would establish clear rules for the safe operation, purchase, and ownership of e-scooters, while allowing municipalities to decide whether to implement shared e-scooter programs like Lime. While e-scooters are prevalent across Pennsylvania, state law does not provide a framework for legal operation.

“E-scooters have become an essential micro-mobility option across the nation and Pennsylvania is falling behind by failing to allow e-scooter share programs and provide local governments with the proper tools to regulate their use and keep people safe,” said Kinkead, D-Allegheny. “It is irresponsible for lawmakers to continue allowing e-scooters to exist in a legal gray area. This bill is about addressing the gaps in our existing law – establishing rules for the safe and responsible use of e-scooters while ensuring that Pennsylvanians have access to every option to get them where they need to go.”

Kinkead thanked state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, for working with her to amend the legislation beyond shared programs to address private ownership and use of e-scooters.

“As a Delaware County legislator and a mom, I’m grateful that we’re addressing e-scooter use,” O’Mara said. “Our Delco community suffered a horrible tragedy last year when a 12-year-old girl died after an e-scooter accident. Pennsylvania is currently the only state in the nation without regulations for private e-scooter use, and our General Assembly has a responsibility to act. I’m grateful for Representative Kinkead’s leadership on this issue and her partnership on amending her bill.”

Remarks from Kinkead, O’Mara, and other lawmakers supporting the bill during the committee meeting are available here.

House Bill 1633 is now eligible for a full vote in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.