Trade: labeling; manufacturer labeling requirements for certain electric scooters and electric skateboards; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding secs. 32 & 662b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6166'26

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 2 co-sponsors

HB 6165 would require manufacturers/distributors to permanently label micromobility devices with top speed and motor wattage, and prohibit tampering without updating the label.

bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026

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Summary of HB 6165 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Purpose and intent

Introduces labeling requirements for micromobility devices sold or distributed in Michigan.

Establishes definitions and sets a requirement that manufacturers/distributors affix a visible label with device speed and motor wattage.

Aims to ensure clear information about the top speed and motor power of micromobility devices to consumers and regulators, and to prevent tampering with performance capabilities without updating labeling.

Key provisions

Definition (Sec. 32):

Defines “micromobility device” as a device with one or more wheels designed to carry one operator and powered by fuel, a battery, or another engine (or a combination of propulsion method and operator).
Explicitly excludes bicycles, electric bicycles, and mopeds from this definition.

Labeling requirement (Sec. 662b(1)):

Commences 12 months after the amendatory act’s effective date.
Manufacturers or distributors of micromobility devices offered for sale or distribution in Michigan must permanently affix a label in a prominent location on the device.
The label must contain:
Top speed of the micromobility device.
Motor wattage of the device.
Label text must be in Arial font and at least 9-point type.

Tampering prohibition (Sec. 662b(2)):

Prohibits tampering with or modifying a micromobility device to change its manufactured motor-powered speed or motor engagement without replacing the label with an appropriate updated label (Arial font, at least 9-point type).

Cross-reference (Sec. 662b(3)):

The term “micromobility device” for purposes of this section also refers to the definition in Sec. 32.

Effective date / contingency (Enacting section):

The act’s effective date is contingent upon enactment of related legislation (HB 6166 or S05384’25) from the same session, indicating a tie-bar provision that requires the companion bill to become law for HB 6165 to take effect.

Who is affected

Manufacturers and distributors of micromobility devices sold or distributed in Michigan.

Retailers and sellers may indirectly be affected since they push products that must bear the required label.

Consumers will access devices with standardized labels detailing top speed and motor wattage, enabling informed purchasing decisions.

Procedural and timeline notes

The labeling requirement becomes effective 12 months after the amendatory act adds Sec. 662b, assuming the tied companion bill becomes law.

HB 6165 is a tie-bar bill with HB 6166 (and related companion legislation); enactment of the related bill(s) is necessary for HB 6165 to take effect.

Additional context

The bill is introduced by Rep. Skaggs and co-sponsored by Reps. Rheingans and Arbit.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

No fiscal impact or enforcement mechanism is stated in the text provided, though enforcement would typically be through existing state regulatory or consumer protection frameworks.

In short

HB 6165 would require manufacturers and distributors to place a permanent, clearly legible label on micromobility devices indicating top speed and motor wattage, prevent tampering with device performance without updating labeling, and tie its effective date to the passage of a related bill.