Bill > HB2961

This bill updates Oregon's building code requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in newly constructed buildings within metropolitan jurisdictions (specifically Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties). The bill mandates that commercial buildings, multifamily residential buildings with 10 or more units, and mixed-use buildings must provide electrical service capacity for EV charging in at least 20 percent of their parking spaces. Additionally, for multifamily and mixed-use buildings, at least 5 percent of parking spaces (but no less than one space) must have actual Level 2 or Level 3 EV charging stations installed and ready for use. Fractional numbers of required spaces will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The changes will not apply to townhouses, and the new requirements will take effect on July 1, 2026, applying to new construction projects that submit building permit applications on or after that date. The bill aims to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring new buildings are equipped with the necessary infrastructure to support EV charging.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2961