NJ S3156

Requires all low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters in New Jersey to be registered with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), with an annual registration fee of $8

Mandates owners maintain liability insurance coverage ($35,000 per person/$70,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage for policies issued after January 1, 2026), personal injury protection coverage for pedestrians, and uninsured motorist coverage

Defines low-speed electric bicycles as two or three-wheeled vehicles with pedals and electric motors under 750 watts, with Class 1 and Class 2 classifications based on pedal-assist functionality and maximum speeds of 20 mph

Defines low-speed electric scooters as devices with a floorboard, handlebars, and an electric motor with a maximum speed of less than 19 mph

Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with registrations expiring on the last day of the 11th month following issuance