Prohibits sale of certain lithium-ion devices; establishes restrictions on sale, lease, or rental of certain bicycles and scooters; creates fire risk awareness campaigns.

S 431 would require safety certifications for low-speed electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, scooters, and their batteries sold in New Jersey, directly affecting businesses that sell or lease these devices. The bill bans selling lithium-ion batteries made from reconditioned cells (common in unsafe DIY modifications) and mandates that products meet specific safety standards (UL 2849 for bikes, UL 2272 for scooters, UL 2271 for batteries), with certification displayed on the product or packaging. It also requires commercial operators (like bike rental companies) to provide fire safety materials to employees operating these devices. The bill creates a fire risk awareness campaign but focuses on concrete safety requirements for manufacturers and sellers, not outcomes. (Bill S 431, introduced January 13, 2026)