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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Crossed Over
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Passed
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Provides that the Act applies to new single-family homes and newly constructed or renovated multi-unit residential buildings that have parking spaces and are constructed or renovated after the effective date of the Act. Defines terms. Provides that a new single-family residence or a small multifamily residence shall have at least one electric vehicle capable parking space for each residential unit that has dedicated parking, unless any subsequently adopted building code requires additional electric vehicle capable parking spaces or installed electric vehicle supply equipment. Includes electric vehicle parking space requirements for a new, large multifamily residential building or a large multifamily residential building being renovated by a developer converting the property to an association. Includes electric vehicle parking space requirements for affordable housing and for an existing multi-unit residential building subject to an association that undertakes renovation. Includes electric vehicle charging station policies for unit owners and for renters.
AI Summary
This bill, the Electric Vehicle Charging Act, aims to encourage the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Illinois by requiring new single-family homes, small multi-unit residential buildings, and large multi-unit residential buildings to have a certain percentage of EV-capable parking spaces. It also establishes policies to allow condominium owners and renters to install EV charging equipment under reasonable conditions. Key provisions include:
- Requiring at least one EV-capable parking space for each residential unit in new single-family and small multi-unit homes, unless additional spaces are required by building code.
- Requiring 100% of parking spaces in new or renovated large multi-unit residential buildings to be EV-capable, with exceptions for affordable housing.
- Prohibiting associations from unreasonably restricting the installation of EV charging systems by unit owners, and setting guidelines for their installation and use.
- Allowing tenants to install EV charging systems at their own expense, with reasonable conditions, and prohibiting landlords from imposing excessive fees.
- Providing a civil penalty for associations or landlords that violate the Act's provisions.
The bill aims to make EV charging more accessible, particularly for those living in multi-unit dwellings, in order to support the wider adoption of electric vehicles and address environmental concerns.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (17)
Sara Feigenholtz (D)*,
Robyn Gabel (D)*,
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Norma Hernandez (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Anna Moeller (D),
Marty Moylan (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Cyril Nichols (D),
Aarón Ortíz (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0053 (on 06/09/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=40&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0053.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB0040enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB0040eng.htm |
| Senate Amendment 003 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB0040sam003.htm |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB0040sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB0040sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB0040.htm |
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