Bill > S1923

This bill aims to advance electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the state to ensure that 50% of the state-owned or leased vehicle fleet are zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), such as battery electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel cell vehicles, by 2025. This requirement will prioritize the electrification of medium and high-priority vehicles identified in a previous study. 2. Mandating that 100% of new state vehicle purchases or leases be ZEVs starting in fiscal year 2026. 3. Establishing an EV incentive program that provides $5,000 rebates to consumers who purchase or lease EVs. 4. Exempting sales of EV charging stations and their components from the state sales tax. 5. Requiring all public parking garages or lots with 15 or more spaces to install at least one EV charging station per five parking spaces. 6. Directing the state to develop a plan for the full electrification of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) passenger vehicle fleet, including buses, ferries, and commuter rail, by 2030. The bill aims to accelerate EV adoption and supporting infrastructure in Massachusetts to reduce transportation-related emissions and promote sustainability.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1923