Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with MVC and to be insured.
S 3156 requires owners of low-speed electric bicycles (max 20 mph, under 750 watts) and scooters (max 19 mph) in New Jersey to register these vehicles with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and carry insurance, which were not required under previous law. The bill mandates registration with the MVC and proof of insurance, amending existing insurance and registration laws to include these vehicles. This applies to all current and future owners of such vehicles, changing their operational requirements on public roads. Additional provisions include manufacturer labeling requirements and restrictions on where these vehicles can be operated, such as on bicycle paths or trails.
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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
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
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P
Nick Scutari
DDemocratic
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
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