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NJ S4763

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires owners of low-speed electric bicycles and scooters to register their vehicles annually with the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission for an $8 fee (initial and renewal)

  • Mandates first-time registrants complete a safety training module available online or in written form, with attestation that all prospective operators will also complete the training

  • Requires owners to maintain liability insurance coverage, personal injury protection for pedestrians, and uninsured motorist coverage for their electric bicycles and scooters

  • Removes the existing exemption that allowed low-speed electric bicycles and scooters to operate without registration or proof of insurance, while maintaining that no driver's license is required

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment, giving MVC time to establish the registration system and safety training module

Legislative Description

Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be insured and registered with MVC; requires MVC to develop a safety training module for registration.

Law and Public Safety

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

10/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Law and Public Safety10/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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