Electric Vehicle Charging Act Summary

• New single-family and multi-unit residential buildings with parking must include EV-capable or EV-ready charging infrastructure; new large multifamily buildings require 100% EV-capable spaces, while affordable housing projects follow a phased timeline (40% by year 2, 50% by year 5, 70% by year 10).

• Condominium unit owners and homeowners in common interest communities cannot be prohibited from installing electric vehicle charging systems in their units or designated parking spaces, and associations must approve applications within 60 days or they are deemed approved.

• Unit owners installing charging systems in common areas must obtain prior written approval, maintain liability insurance naming the association as additional insured, pay all installation and electricity costs, and are responsible for any damage caused by the system.

• Tenants may install Level 1 or Level 2 electric vehicle charging systems at their own expense without landlord fees, except landlords may charge for actual electricity costs, reasonable access fees, or installation costs if the landlord installs the system at the tenant's request.

• Associations and landlords that willfully violate the act face civil penalties up to $500 (associations) or $1,000 (landlords), and prevailing parties in enforcement actions are entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees.