A 5295 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Reclassifies electric bicycles; establishes certain regulations for electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, storage batteries, and charging systems.*

This bill establishes safety requirements for low-speed electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, their storage batteries, and charging systems. It requires manufacturers, retailers, and rental businesses to ensure these products undergo testing by accredited laboratories to meet safety standards like ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 and EN 15194 before being sold or rented. The bill mandates that certified products display the testing laboratory's logo and standard, with sales compliance required by January 1, 2026, and rental compliance by January 1, 2028. The State Fire Marshal must also develop regulations to promote fire and electrical safety for these products. These requirements apply to businesses selling or renting these devices, directly affecting manufacturers, retailers, and rental companies operating in New Jersey.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Clinton Calabrese
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