Reclassifies electric bicycles; establishes certain regulations for electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, storage batteries, and charging systems.
This bill reclassifies electric bicycles into two distinct types with specific rules for operation and safety. Class 1 e-bikes provide motor assistance only while pedaling and stop assisting at 20 mph, while Class 2 e-bikes can propel without pedaling but also stop at 20 mph. It directly affects e-bike riders, manufacturers, and sellers by establishing these definitions and requiring compliance with regulations for batteries and charging systems. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Transportation Committee and has not yet become law.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Clinton Calabrese
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