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CA SB1215
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dave Cortese
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AI Summary
- Requires electrical corporations to triple the number of EV charging stations at multifamily housing (5+ units) in their service territories by December 31, 2037, compared to January 1, 2027 levels
- Public Utilities Commission must direct utilities to submit Tier 3 advice letters by March 1, 2027 to install Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations at multifamily properties
- Utilities must own, maintain, and manage the charging stations, with costs recovered as operations and maintenance expenses rather than capital costs
- Charging stations may only be deployed where existing electrical distribution capacity supports them without upgrades; load management devices may be used to avoid capacity upgrades
- Users will pay time-of-use retail electricity rates, and all contractor installations must use electricians with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program certification
Legislative Description
Electrical corporations: electric vehicle charging stations: multifamily residential properties.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy, Utilities and Communications3/4/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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