S 2292 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with MVC and to be insured.

This bill requires owners of low-speed electric bicycles (max 20 mph) and scooters (max 19 mph) to register them with New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and maintain insurance. It directly affects residents who own or operate these vehicles on public roads, paths, or sidewalks. Key provisions include mandating MVC registration with fees, requiring manufacturers to label speed/power specifications, and prohibiting tampering with speed capabilities. The bill defines these vehicles by motor wattage (under 750W), speed limits, and pedal functionality, but does not require driver's licenses for operators.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Feb 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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