Bill > S05166

This bill requires cities with populations of one million or more to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations whenever fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers are installed and street parking is available. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms, including 5G telecommunications towers (freestanding structures used for wireless services), electric vehicles (motor vehicles partially powered by electric motors that can be recharged from an external electricity source), and EV charging stations (equipment that transfers electric power to a vehicle's energy storage system). When such towers are installed, designated parking spaces for EV charging must be clearly marked with conspicuous signs positioned between five and seven feet above the parking surface, which must indicate that the space is exclusively for EV charging and include any applicable time or day restrictions. The legislation applies to both the public authorities law and the administrative code of New York City, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to integrating EV infrastructure with telecommunications infrastructure development in large urban areas.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5166