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RI H7338
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Carson
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AI Summary
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Condominium and homeowners associations are prohibited from banning the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by unit owners
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Property owners installing EV chargers bear sole responsibility for all costs including installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, structural modifications, electrical upgrades, electricity usage, and any damage to common areas
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Associations may impose reasonable restrictions requiring installation by licensed contractors, compliance with safety and fire codes, and an application process mirroring existing architectural modification procedures
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Applications for EV charger installation are automatically approved if the association fails to issue a written denial within 60 days
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Owners must disclose EV charger information to prospective buyers upon sale, and associations retain the right to install their own EV charging stations in common areas for general resident use
Legislative Description
Prevents condominium associations and home owner associations from prohibiting the installation of EV charging stations to be installed at the owner's expenses.
Corporations, Associations And Partnerships
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
1/28/2026