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NJ S3156
NJ S3156Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with MVC and to be insured.
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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
The bill prohibits the operation of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter unless the low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter is registered by the owner thereof. The bill authorizes the MVC to grant a registration certificate to the owner of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter, provided that the application for registration has been properly submitted, the registration fee has been paid, and the low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter is of a type approved by the MVC. The bill provides that the registration expires on the last day of the 11th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was issued. The bill requires the owner or registered owner of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter registered or principally garaged in this State to maintain liability insurance coverage, personal injury protection coverage for pedestrians, and uninsured motorist coverage.
AI Summary
This bill requires that low-speed electric bicycles, defined as two or three-wheeled vehicles with pedals and an electric motor under 750 watts that assist up to 20 mph (Class 1) or exclusively propel up to 20 mph (Class 2), and low-speed electric scooters, defined as scooters with handlebars and an electric motor propelling them up to 19 mph, must be registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The MVC will issue registration certificates upon proper application, payment of an $8 fee, and confirmation that the vehicle meets MVC standards, with registrations expiring 11 months after issuance. Furthermore, owners of these registered vehicles must maintain specific insurance coverage, including liability insurance, personal injury protection for pedestrians, and uninsured motorist coverage, similar to requirements for other motor vehicles. This legislation aims to regulate the operation and ensure accountability for these increasingly common modes of transportation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3156 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3156_I1.HTM |
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