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NJ A6235

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Kennedy

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "low-speed electric bicycle" as a two-wheeled vehicle with pedals and an electric motor that provides assistance only when pedaling and ceases assistance at 20 mph, eliminating the previous class 1 and class 2 distinctions

  • Creates a new category called "electric motorized bicycle" for two-wheeled vehicles with motors exceeding 750 watts or capable of speeds greater than 28 mph, which will be regulated as motorcycles

  • Expands the definition of "motorized bicycle" to include electric motors with various speed thresholds (15-28 mph) depending on whether they use pedal-assist or throttle operation

  • Requires law enforcement to report accidents involving low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles to both the Motor Vehicle Commission and the Department of Transportation

  • Prohibits tampering with or modifying low-speed electric bicycles to change motor-powered speed capability or engagement, removing the previous exception for relabeling modified vehicles

Legislative Description

Regulates certain electric bicycles.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by S4834 (SS/1R)

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations12/11/2025
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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