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CA AB1820

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pilar Schiavo

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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