Requires certain products with electric motor and batteries to have red tag attached to charging cord that warns to unplug product when not in use.
This bill requires sellers to attach a red tag with the warning "UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE" to the charging cord of certain electric products. It applies to low-speed electric bicycles, scooters, motorized bicycles/scooters/skateboards, and their lithium-ion or storage batteries before sale or distribution. The Division of Consumer Affairs must provide a model tag on its website for compliance. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment, directly affecting retailers and distributors of these products.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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