Requires license plates for bicycles, bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham and 3 co-sponsors

The bill would require license plates for bicycles, e-bikes, and electric scooters.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Quick facts

Bill number: A 4084

Title: Requires license plates for bicycles, bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

Status: Referenced to the Transportation Committee

Introduced: January 31, 2025

Classification: Bill

Sponsor:

Primary: Brian Cunningham
Cosponsors: Chantel Jackson, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Amy Paulin

Related prior-session bills: S 7206 (Senate) and A 7916 (Assembly)

What the bill would do

The bill would require license plates for:

Bicycles
Bicycles with electric assist
Electric scooters

The text provided does not include the full details of how the licensing system would work. If enacted, the bill would presumably establish:

A process for issuing license plates
Requirements for plate display on the listed vehicles
Fees, renewal timelines, and registration responsibilities
Rules governing plate design, placement, and visibility
Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for noncompliance
Any exemptions or special circumstances

The exact processes, fees, and penalties would be defined in the bill’s full text and subsequent amendments.

Who would be affected

Riders of bicycles, e-bikes (bicycles with electric assist), and electric scooters

Vehicle manufacturers or distributors that supply these vehicles

Law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcement of license-plate requirements

DMV or other designated licensing/registrations authority responsible for administering the license-plate system

Local municipalities that may have to support or enforce the regulatory framework

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and immediately referred to the Transportation Committee on January 31, 2025

The bill’s progression depends on committee consideration, potential amendments, and subsequent votes in the Assembly

The status indicates it is in the early stages of the legislative process; no floor votes or enacted dates are available yet

Potential implications and considerations

Public safety and accountability: License plates could aid in identifying riders and vehicles, potentially improving incident reporting and enforcement.

Costs and compliance: Riders would incur registration and plate costs; municipalities and enforcing agencies would incur administrative expenses.

Privacy and civil-liberties considerations: The requirement to license riders of personal mobility devices could raise privacy questions and debate about scope and exemptions.

Alignment with prior efforts: Related bills in prior sessions (S 7206 and A 7916) suggest an ongoing interest in licensing for these vehicle categories.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill’s language to the related prior-session bills or provide a side-by-side with typical licensing frameworks to help illustrate possible provisions.

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