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NJ S3111
NJ S3111Prohibits reconditioning, sale, distribution, and use of second-use lithium ion batteries for use in powered mobility devices; prohibits certain charging and storage of powered mobility devices that contain lithium-ion batteries.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit, beginning one year after the bill's effective date, the assembling, reconditioning, and repairing of a lithium-ion battery using cells removed from used storage batteries for use in a powered mobility device. In addition, this bill would prohibit, beginning one year after the bill's effective date, the sale, distribution, and use of lithium-ion batteries using cells removed from used storage batteries for use in powered mobility devices. The bill would also prohibit, beginning one year after the bill's effective date, a person from charging or storing a lithium-ion battery for a powered mobility device within any: (1) common area, basement, attic, or below ground garage of a multi-family residential property; or (2) utility room, closet, underground garage, or exit access, egress, or exit of a commercial building within any business or vacant property. The Department of Environmental Protection (department) would be required to develop a process for: (1) individuals to file complaints related to violations of the bill's provisions; and (2) licensed fire inspectors or fire officials to notify the department concerning violations of the bill's provisions that were detected during a fire inspection. Under the bill, all fire inspections that are conducted at a multi-family residential property or commercial building would be required to include an inspection for the proper charging and storage of lithium-ion batteries for powered mobility devices to determine compliance with the bill's provisions. If a licensed fire inspector or fire official detects a violation of the bill's provisions during a fire inspection, the licensed fire inspector or fire official would be required to immediately notify the department. Finally, a person that violates the bill's provisions would be issued a warning for first offense and subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for the second and each subsequent offense. Each noncompliant battery would constitute a separate and distinct offense. The department and entities that are certified pursuant to the "County Environmental Health Act" would be responsible for enforcing violations of the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill, effective one year after its passage, prohibits the reconditioning, sale, distribution, and use of second-hand lithium-ion batteries for powered mobility devices, which are defined as low-speed electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, low-speed electric scooters, or motorized scooters. It also restricts the charging and storage of lithium-ion batteries for these devices in specific areas of multi-family residential properties and commercial buildings, such as basements, attics, utility rooms, and exit areas, to enhance safety. The Department of Environmental Protection (department) will establish a system for individuals to report violations and for fire inspectors to notify the department of any issues found during fire inspections, which will now include checks for proper lithium-ion battery charging and storage in relevant buildings. Violators will receive a warning for a first offense and face civil penalties of up to $2,000 for subsequent offenses, with each noncompliant battery considered a separate violation, and enforcement will be handled by the department and certified county environmental health entities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3111 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3111_I1.HTM |
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