S 3393 — Requires MVC to develop informational pamphlet concerning operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters; requires certain food delivery companies to distribute pamphlet to certain individuals.

S3393 1R [First Reprint] SENATE, No.

  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As introduced.reported by the Senate Transportation Committee on June 1, 2026, with amendments.

     b.    The pamphlet shall, at a minimum, include:       (1)   1information on the1 current laws and regulations concerning the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters, including, but not limited to, the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2019, c.121 (C.39:4-14.16);(C.39:4-14.16) 1and P.L.2025, c.285 (C.39:6A-4.8 et al.)1;

     (2)   1information on the1 penalties for failure to abide by the current laws and regulations concerning the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters;

     b.    The commission shall send1[send]1 annually 1send1 an updated pamphlet to any food delivery company operating within this State.

     (2)   During the hiring1[hiring] application1 process, a food delivery company shall include a copy of the pamphlet in any paperwork provided to a person who applies for1[for employment withwith] to1 the food delivery company to deliver food by means of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter.

       4.    This act shall take effect on the first1[first] 90th1 day of1[of the second monthmonth]1 after enactment.

    STATEMENT        This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to develop and publish an informational pamphlet concerning the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters.  Additionally, this bill requires a food delivery company to distribute the pamphlet to all individuals who deliver food on behalf of the company by means of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter.

     When developing the pamphlet, the MVC is required to include, at a minimum:

 (1) current laws and regulations regarding the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters;

(2) penalties for failure to follow the current laws and regulations regarding the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters;

and (3) a notice stating that all food delivery companies operating within this State are required to distribute the pamphlet to all individuals who deliver food on behalf of the company by means of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter.  The MVC is required to update the pamphlet at least once a year with any updated laws and regulations regarding the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters.       The MVC is required to publish the pamphlet on the commission’s Internet website and include a translation of the pamphlet from English to at least five languages, including Spanish.  The bill further requires the MVC to distribute two copies of the pamphlet to any food delivery company operating within this State within 60 days of developing the pamphlet and an updated pamphlet annually.

     Finally, under the bill, each food delivery company operating within this State is required to distribute a copy of the pamphlet to all individuals who deliver food on behalf of the food delivery company by means of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter within 30 days of receiving the informational pamphlet and include a copy of the pamphlet in any paperwork given to a prospective employee during the hiring process.

     The bill defines “food delivery company” as any company providing food ordering and delivery services that allows a customer to place an order for delivery by telephone or online either through a mobile application or Internet website and uses a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter to deliver the food.