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A 2363

Relates to the licensing, registration, purchase, insurance and training for low velocity electric vehicles

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Simcha Eichenstein

The bill creates or updates a regulatory framework for low-velocity electric vehicles, covering licensing, registration, purchase disclosures, insurance requirements, and operator

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 2363

Summary of Bill A 2363

Executive overview

Bill A 2363 proposes to establish or modify the regulatory framework governing low-velocity electric vehicles (LLEVs) with respect to licensing, registration, purchase, insurance, and training. The bill is currently in the Transportation committee, having been introduced on January 16, 2025, and sponsored by Simcha Eichenstein (primary). A related bill from a prior session is A 8471.

Bill details

  • Bill number: A 2363
  • Title: Relates to the licensing, registration, purchase, insurance and training for low velocity electric vehicles
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein
  • Related bills: A 8471 (prior-session)

Purpose and scope (as inferred from the title)

  • The bill aims to create or modify the regulatory framework surrounding low-velocity electric vehicles (LLEVs).
  • Core areas addressed include:
    • Licensing of individuals or entities involved with LLEVs (operators, dealers, instructors, or perhaps manufacturers)
    • Registration requirements for LLEVs (with the state’s transportation or motor vehicle authority)
    • Purchase-related provisions (consumer disclosures, safety or eligibility requirements, or dealer obligations)
    • Insurance requirements for LLEVs (minimum coverage, proof of insurance)
    • Training requirements (safety training, rider education, or certification for operators or sellers)

Potential provisions and impacts (indicative, based on the bill’s scope)

Note: The exact text of provisions is not provided here; the following outlines typical components of such legislation and their potential impact.
- Licensing: Establishes eligibility, requirements, and renewal for individuals or businesses handling LLEVs.
- Registration: Requires LLEVs to be registered with an appropriate authority; may specify decals, plate-like identifiers, or annual registration fees.
- Purchase: Could mandate disclosures, safety standards, warranty language, or dealer compliance measures affecting consumer transactions.
- Insurance: Sets minimum insurance requirements or options for LLEVs; may influence loan approvals and operating costs.
- Training: Specifies curricula, certification timelines, and approved training providers for operators or sellers; potentially tied to registration or sale eligibility.

Who would be affected

  • Owners and operators of LLEVs
  • LLEV manufacturers and dealers
  • Insurance providers and brokers offering LLEVs coverage
  • Training providers and safety educators
  • State or local transportation agencies responsible for enforcement and registration
  • Consumers purchasing LLEVs

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Transportation (as of the information provided)
  • The text of the bill and any amendments have not been released here; future action would likely include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes.

Related legislative context

  • A 8471 is noted as a related bill from a prior session, suggesting ongoing interest in formalizing LLEV regulation.

Next steps and how to track

  • Review the full bill text and any committee memos to understand precise definitions (e.g., what qualifies as an LLEV), licensing details, fee structures, phased implementation, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Monitor Transportation Committee hearings for proposed amendments, testimony, and projected fiscal impact.
  • Track any companion bills or related non-specified regulations that may align with or diverge from A 2363.

If you’d like, I can generate a more detailed analysis once the bill text is available, including specific section-by-section summaries and potential fiscal implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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