# Call for hearing(s) on safety, regulation, and use of electric scooters on public way

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety) › [19th Ward: Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19)

- Record number: **R2025-0018775**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- Submitted Date: Jul 16, 2025
- Introduction Date: Jul 16, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=FA8FB494-6362-F011-BEC1-001DD8305CC6)

## Timeline

- Jul 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [w19 - r18775.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4f690716-3342-416f-bbf5-9c9e7f9ec871.pdf) (Legislation)

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