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CA AB1820
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Pilar Schiavo
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AI Summary
- Caps permit fees for residential electric vehicle charging stations at $100 plus $15 per kilowatt for capacity above 15kW
- Caps permit fees for commercial EV charging stations at $500 plus $5 per kilowatt for capacity between 51kW and 250kW, plus $2 per kilowatt above 250kW
- Local governments may exceed these fee caps only by adopting a resolution or ordinance with substantial evidence of reasonable costs and a written finding explaining how higher fees support streamlined permitting
- Applies to all California cities including charter cities, as the Legislature declares this a matter of statewide concern
- Provisions expire January 1, 2036
Legislative Description
Electric vehicle charging stations: permit fees.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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