A495

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

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A495 prohibits the sale of certain lithium-ion devices and establishes restrictions on the sale, lease, or rental of certain bicycles and.

New Jersey A495 aims to enhance safety by prohibiting the sale of lithium-ion batteries assembled or reconditioned from used cells. It also restricts the sale, lease, or rental of low-speed electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, low-speed electric scooters, and motorized scooters unless they meet specific safety standards. The bill mandates that businesses provide fire safety materials to employees operating these devices. Additionally, it requires the Division of Highway Traffic Safety to develop fire risk awareness campaigns and submit annual reports on fire incidents and safety measures.

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Consumer Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee