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AR HB1980

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Technology and Energy for Sustainable Logistics Act (TESLA)" in Arkansas

  • Adds electric vehicle charging stations to the statutory definition of "critical infrastructure" under Arkansas Code § 5-38-101(2)

  • Extends existing criminal offense protections for damage or destruction of property to cover EV charging stations

  • Critical infrastructure designation applies to facilities that are either enclosed by a fence/physical barrier or clearly marked with signs indicating unauthorized entry is forbidden

Legislative Description

To Create The Technology And Energy For Sustainable Logistics Act (tesla); And To Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations To The Definition Of "critical Infrastructure".

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/2/2025

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