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NJ A5190

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabriel Rodriguez

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits assembling, reconditioning, or selling lithium-ion batteries made from cells removed from used storage batteries for use in electric bicycles and scooters

  • Bans the sale, lease, or rental of low-speed electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, electric scooters, and motorized scooters unless their electrical systems are certified by an accredited testing laboratory (UL standards 2849, 2272, or 2271)

  • Requires businesses using electric bicycles for commercial purposes to provide fire safety materials to employees who operate them within 60 days of hire or the law's effective date

  • Directs the Division of Highway Traffic Safety to develop public education campaigns on fire risks from electric bicycles and scooters, including guidance on purchasing, maintenance, and safe charging practices

  • Mandates annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on fires caused by these devices, existing safety code provisions, and enforcement actions, with the law taking effect six months after enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits sale of certain lithium-ion devices; establishes restrictions on sale, lease, or rental of certain bicycles and scooters; creates fire risk awareness campaigns.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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