Healey wants Mass. to enact first-in-the-nation rules for e-bikes and scooters

Driving the news: The proposal would create four speed tiers for these vehicles and corresponding regulations for each, based on recommendations from the Special Commission on Micromobility.

• It also would require riders to wear helmets and cyclists to have certain equipment, like lights and brakes.

Zoom in: The slowest category, tier 0, would be available to riders of all ages.

• The bill would bar people under age 16 from buying an e-bike, scooter or moped that falls under speed tiers 1-3, except when it comes to mobility aid devices.
• It would also authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to respond to emerging technology like e-bikes with new regulations.

Yes, but: The proposal would punt other issues, including registration, licensing, speed limits and insurance requirements, to a working group.

• That working group would also have to develop a standard form that cities and towns can use to report crashes and other incidents.
• The working group would have to finish its work by Dec. 31, 2027.

What we're watching: The proposal was filed in the Senate.

• "Senate President Spilka is grateful to the governor for filing legislation and looks forward to reviewing the bill alongside her Senate colleagues," a spokesperson for Spilka said.