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SB2451Introduced in the Senate

ACCESSIBLE EV CHARGING STATION

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by John Curran, District 41

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Act. Requires the Department of Transportation to ensure that charging stations in the State are sufficiently accessible to allow independent use by drivers with disabilities. Requires chargers designed to serve people who use mobility devices to be located on an accessible route. Provides that the Department shall adopt the technical requirements for accessible routes established under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the federal Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA). Establishes that a charging space with mobility features must provide a vehicle space with a minimum width of at least 11 feet and a minimum length of at least 20 feet. Requires chargers to provide a clear floor or ground space. Requires clear floor or ground spaces to meet ADA requirements for ground and floor surfaces. Provides that a reasonable number of chargers, as determined by the Department, shall comply with ADA operable parts requirements. Provides that a connector must allow operation with one hand and no tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, and with no more than 5 pounds of force. Provides that all chargers operated or maintained by any entity within the State must comply with the technical requirements for hardware under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Grants rulemaking authority. Defines terms.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

June 2, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Judiciary

  5. Postponed - Judiciary

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  11. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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