Requires batteries for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters to be tested and approved by certain testing laboratories

S 4688 requires batteries used in electric assist bicycles and electric scooters to be tested and approved by specific accredited laboratories. This affects manufacturers and sellers of e-bikes and e-scooters, mandating that their batteries display a seal from approved testing bodies. The bill specifies that batteries must be certified by Underwriters Laboratories or labs meeting ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065, or OSHA NRTL standards. The requirement aims to ensure battery safety through standardized testing before these devices are sold or used.