HB 5445 Summary

• Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Charging Services Registration Act" requiring the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to create a registration procedure for persons providing electric vehicle charging services.

• Requires registered providers to maintain financial, managerial, and technical capabilities; keep necessary records; remain accessible to the department, consumers, and utilities; and collect and remit applicable taxes.

• Mandates clear display of charging costs to consumers at the charging station, though other information display methods including in-vehicle or mobile app options are permitted.

• Requires providers to post a bond or provide letter of credit of at least $40,000 if the department determines it is in the public interest after investigation and review.

• Exempts private owners and nonretail providers of electric vehicle charging stations from registration requirements if they do not charge for providing charging services.