NJ A495

Prohibits assembling, reconditioning, or selling lithium-ion batteries made from cells removed from used storage batteries for use in electric bicycles or scooters.

Bans the sale, lease, or rental of electric bicycles, scooters, and their storage batteries unless certified by an accredited testing laboratory (UL standards 2849, 2272, or 2271) with certification displayed on packaging or the device.

Requires businesses using electric bicycles for commercial purposes to provide fire safety materials to employees who operate them within 60 days of hire or the bill's effective date.

Directs the Division of Highway Traffic Safety to develop public education and business outreach campaigns on fire risks from electric bicycles and scooters, including purchasing, maintenance, storage, and charging guidance.

Mandates annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on fires caused by electric bicycles/scooters, relevant code provisions, enforcement actions, and campaign activities, with violations resulting in written warnings for first offenses and up to $1,000 penalties for subsequent violations within two years.