Overview
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3484 on Wednesday, Aug. 26, creating a statewide micromobility framework that takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
- Devices capable of exceeding 28 mph are classified as motor vehicles and must be titled, registered, insured and operated by someone with a valid driver’s license.
- Low‑speed e‑bikes and scooters are split into classes with minimum ages set for operation and are allowed on streets, bike lanes and paths but banned from sidewalks.
- Retailers in several states have begun refusing sales to minors and Illinois’ Secretary of State is launching public education campaigns while local police prepare enforcement, fines and possible device seizure.
- Supporters point to steep increases in pediatric emergency visits as the reason for the law, while critics warn about costs, access for riders and effects on teens and delivery workers as officials monitor compliance.