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NJ S4855
Bill
Status
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Prohibits assembling, reconditioning, selling, distributing, or using lithium-ion batteries made from cells removed from used storage batteries in powered mobility devices (e-bikes, electric scooters, motorized bicycles), effective one year after enactment
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Bans charging or storing lithium-ion batteries for powered mobility devices in common areas, basements, attics, or below-ground garages of multi-family residential properties
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Prohibits charging or storing these batteries in utility rooms, closets, underground garages, or exit areas of commercial buildings, effective one year after enactment
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to create an online complaint process and mandates fire inspectors to check for violations during inspections of multi-family and commercial buildings
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Imposes a written warning for first violations and civil penalties up to $2,000 for each subsequent violation, with each noncompliant battery counted as a separate offense
Legislative Description
Prohibits reconditioning, sale, distribution, and use of second-use lithium ion batteries for use in powered mobility devices; prohibits certain charging and storage of powered mobility devices that contain lithium-ion batteries.
Environment and Energy
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
11/10/2025