IL HB5571

Amends the Energy Efficient Building Act to require the Capital Development Board to adopt rules mandating electric vehicle charging capacity in garages of newly-constructed residential buildings in Illinois.

Applies to all newly-constructed residential buildings that include a garage and are first constructed on or after January 1, 2023.

Defines "electric vehicle" as battery-powered electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with rechargeable batteries.

Requires garages to provide "sufficient electric generating capacity" to charge an electric vehicle, with specific capacity requirements to be determined through Capital Development Board rulemaking.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.