HARRISBURG –Legislation called Abby’s Law which creates safety regulations for electric scooters will be proposed by Delaware County Sen. Tim Kearney. The measure honors 12-year-old Abigail Gillon, who died after an e-scooter accident in Delaware County. Riders of some other motorized micro-mobility devices, like e-bikes, are subject to regulations including age requirements, maximum speeds, and more. However, because electric scooters are not street legal in PA, there are no outlined rules for riding the devices. The proposal would recognize e-scooters as a regulated micro-mobility vehicle in the PA Vehicle Code; establish safety requirements for operation and helmets based on age; and create a public awareness campaign to educate riders and parents on the safe operation and riding of e-scooters. A co-sponsorship memo seeking support of the proposal is being circulated.
SEN. TIM KEARNEY
ABIGAIL GILLON