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A 6218

Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barclay and 2 co-sponsors

A 6218 - Relates to the Definition of All Terrain Vehicle or "ATV" OverviewBill Number: A 6218 Title: Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV" Status: REFERRED T

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 6218

A 6218 - Relates to the Definition of All Terrain Vehicle or "ATV"

Overview

Bill Number: A 6218
Title: Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"
Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to update the legal definition of "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" in the state's vehicle and traffic laws. The goal is to modernize the classification to better reflect the evolving design and capabilities of these types of off-road vehicles.

Key Provisions

  • Expands the definition of ATVs to include vehicles with 4 or more low-pressure tires, rather than the current 3 or more tires
  • Increases the maximum dry weight limit for ATVs from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds
  • Allows ATVs to have side-by-side seating for up to 4 passengers, up from the current 2-person limit
  • Permits ATVs to have engines up to 1,000cc in displacement, an increase from the previous 750cc cap
  • Requires all ATVs to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, closing a loophole in the existing law

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would impact the following groups:

  • ATV manufacturers and dealers, who would be able to sell a wider range of models that meet the new definition
  • ATV owners, who could legally operate larger, more powerful, and higher-capacity vehicles
  • State and local law enforcement, who would need to update enforcement practices and regulations around ATVs
  • Environmental and conservation groups, who may have concerns about the impacts of larger, more capable ATVs on public lands and trails

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee for initial consideration. If approved by the committee, it would then proceed to a full floor vote in the Assembly. A companion bill would also need to be introduced and passed in the State Senate before the legislation could be sent to the Governor for final approval.

Given the bill's relatively early introduction, there is likely time for public hearings, stakeholder input, and potential amendments before a vote occurs later in the legislative session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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