To clarify in the US an e-bike just needs to stop supplying extra power at 20mph or 28mph depending on the class, you can still pedal faster. However I agree, the regulatory framework is way too complicated for just a random person.
I love Seth's videos! At the end of the video Seth mentions that perhaps Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are a bit excessive when compared to European bicycle laws, and that we should maybe reconsider what an e-bike should be classified as to reduce confusion. According to the link you posted, this regulation wouldn't touch Class 1 and only regulates Class 2 and Class 3. So, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this bill.
In most US states, including California where this is being considered, if it goes 40mph it's not even classified as a e-bike and already requires registration/plates.
In the book society has two main rules. The right to self determination, and that people do not have the right to impede on other's right to self determination. All other rules stem from these two main ones. I find the book very hopeful about the future.
My original post comes out of a place of deep sadness, so I didn't take much time in proof reading. I should have been more precise in my words on the internet. 😓 I'm sorry for generalizing.
It's embedded for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯