A 5190 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

This bill bans the sale or assembly of lithium-ion batteries made from reconditioned cells used in low-speed electric bicycles, scooters, and related devices. It requires all new low-speed electric bicycles, scooters, and their batteries to meet specific safety certifications (like UL standards) and display certification marks at point of sale. Businesses using these devices commercially must provide employees with fire safety materials, and the state must launch public awareness campaigns about fire risks from improper charging or storage. The bill also mandates annual reports tracking fire incidents linked to these devices and evaluating safety measures.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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