MOVE Act

Bill Summary: MOVE Act (HR 6702)

Overview

The Micromobility Oversight and Vulnerability Evaluation (MOVE) Act is a legislative proposal designed to improve the safety of "vulnerable road users"—specifically those using small, low-speed transportation devices. The bill recognizes that as micromobility (e.g., e-scooters, e-bikes) becomes more prevalent, there is a critical lack of data regarding how these devices impact road safety and how the built environment affects the users of these technologies.

Main Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of the MOVE Act is to gather comprehensive data on crashes involving micromobility devices and high-speed personal transportation tools to develop safety "best practices" and public education programs. The bill aims to protect nonmotorized road users, with a specific emphasis on the safety of children and young adults.

Key Provisions

1. Safety Study and Data Collection

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Transportation, via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), conduct a formal study on injuries and deaths associated with:
* Micromobility Technologies: Small, low-speed devices (max 20 mph) such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric skateboards.
* High-Speed Personal Transportation Devices: Motor-driven cycles exceeding 750 watts or capable of speeds over 20 mph (excluding standard motorcycles and cars).

The study must analyze crash data, including device types, speeds, the type of infrastructure where the accident occurred, and the speed of any involved motor vehicles.

2. Best Practices and Public Education

Using the study's findings, the Secretary of Transportation is required to create:
* Safety Best Practices: Guidelines based on device type, motor power, maximum speed, and existing State laws (e.g., helmet laws and age requirements).
* A Mobility Education Program: A consumer-facing initiative to teach users how to navigate streets safely. This includes disclosing whether a device is easily modified to exceed 20 mph and clarifying the class of electric bicycles.
* Safe System Approach: The bill requires the integration of the "Safe System Approach," a strategy that focuses on designing roads to account for human error and minimize the severity of crashes.

3. Legislative Integration

The bill amends Title 23 of the United States Code to officially include "nonmotorized road user safety with respect to emerging micromobility technology issues" within National Priority Safety Programs.

Who is Affected?

• Micromobility Users: Individuals using e-scooters, e-bikes, and high-speed personal devices will benefit from improved safety guidelines and education.
• Manufacturers: Companies producing these devices may see increased scrutiny regarding speed capabilities and the ease with which devices can be modified.
• Government Agencies: The DOT and NHTSA will be responsible for the research, data analysis, and implementation of the education program.
• Urban Planners: The crash data collected may influence how future city infrastructure is designed to protect nonmotorized users.

Procedural Status

• Introduced: December 12, 2025.
• Committee Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Dec 12, 2025) and subsequently to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (Feb 2, 2026).