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CA SB638

Bill

Status

Passed

10/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Allen

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement for lessees to maintain a $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy when installing electric vehicle charging stations in rental dwellings
  • Requires lessees to obtain personal liability coverage in an amount not to exceed 10 times the annual rent, covering property damage and personal injury from installation or operation of the charging station
  • Waives insurance requirement entirely if the charging station is certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory approved by OSHA and electrical work is performed by a licensed electrician
  • Applies to leases executed, extended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2015, with exemptions for properties with existing charging stations, no parking provision, fewer than five spaces, or subject to certain rent control ordinances
  • Effective October 12, 2019

Legislative Description

Leases: electric vehicle charging stations: insurance coverage.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 855, Statutes of 2019.

10/12/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/27/2019
Judiciary6/13/2019
Appropriations4/22/2019
Judiciary3/14/2019
Rules2/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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