HB3975 Summary

• Voids and makes unenforceable any deed covenants, restrictions, or community association rules that prohibit or unreasonably restrict installation of electric vehicle charging stations or dedicated time-of-use (TOU) meters in unit owner spaces or designated parking areas.

• Requires associations to process charging station or TOU meter installation applications using the same architectural modification approval procedure, with automatic approval if denied in writing within 60 days unless a reasonable information request caused delay.

• Establishes requirements for installations in common areas: unit owner must obtain association approval, use licensed contractors, maintain liability insurance naming the association, and pay all installation and electricity costs.

• Unit owners bear all costs for damage, maintenance, repair, removal, and restoration related to charging stations or TOU meters, and must disclose their existence to prospective buyers.

• Allows associations to install community-wide charging stations or TOU meters for all members; imposes civil penalties up to $1,000 plus actual damages for willful violations and awards reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing unit owners in enforcement actions.