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NJ A6235
Bill
Status
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Kennedy
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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