This bill aims to enhance safety regulations surrounding lithium-ion batteries and electric bicycles and scooters in New Jersey. It prohibits the assembly, reconditioning, or sale of lithium-ion batteries that use cells from used storage batteries for low-speed electric bicycles, motorized bicycles, low-speed electric scooters, and motorized scooters. Additionally, the bill establishes that these devices and their storage batteries cannot be sold, leased, or rented unless they meet specific safety standards certified by an accredited testing laboratory. Violations of these provisions will result in a written warning for the first offense and a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for subsequent violations within two years.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that businesses using low-speed electric bicycles or motorized bicycles for commercial purposes provide fire safety materials to their employees. The Division of Highway Traffic Safety is tasked with developing an informational campaign to educate the public about fire risks associated with these devices and the necessary safety measures. This campaign will cover aspects such as purchasing, maintenance, and storage of the bicycles and batteries. The division is also required to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing incidents of fires caused by these devices and evaluating existing safety regulations.