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This bill amends the Electric Vehicle Charging Act by modifying the definitions of "electric vehicle" and "electric vehicle charging system" to broaden their scope. Specifically, the bill removes the word "exclusively" when describing how an electric vehicle is powered, which previously implied that only fully electric vehicles were included. The bill also eliminates the exclusion of hybrid electric vehicles from the definition, meaning plug-in hybrids will now be considered electric vehicles. Additionally, the definition of "electric vehicle charging system" is expanded to include devices that can provide electricity to plug-in hybrid vehicles, not just pure electric vehicles. These changes effectively update the legal definition to reflect the evolving technology of electric and hybrid vehicles, ensuring that more types of environmentally friendly vehicles and their charging infrastructure are recognized and potentially supported under the act. The modifications will likely have implications for electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning, installation requirements, and potential incentives or regulations related to electric vehicle support.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2375&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104