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WA SB5528

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marko Liias

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Electric vehicle supply equipment installation on public works projects must be performed by electricians certified through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or similar nationally recognized program, effective January 1, 2026

  • Certification requirement applies only to electrical components during installation and maintenance, not other aspects of the work

  • Apprentices are exempt from the certification requirement when supervised by a journey level electrician who holds EVITP or equivalent certification

  • Installations under contracts signed before the effective date are exempt from the new requirements

  • The Department of Labor & Industries may adopt rules to implement the certification requirements

Legislative Description

Concerning the installation of transportation electrification infrastructure.

Last Action

Effective date 1/1/2026.

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2025
Labor & Workplace Standards2/28/2025
Rules2/13/2025
Labor & Commerce1/27/2025

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