Bill > HB1980

This bill, known as the Technology and Energy for Sustainable Logistics Act (TESLA), amends the Arkansas legal code by expanding the definition of "critical infrastructure" to include electric vehicle charging stations. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing list of facilities considered critical infrastructure by adding a new category (P) that explicitly identifies electric vehicle charging stations. This addition means that these charging stations will now receive the same legal protections as other critical infrastructure sites, which are typically enclosed by fences or marked with clear signage indicating unauthorized entry is forbidden. The expanded definition could have implications for criminal offenses related to damage or destruction of property, potentially providing electric vehicle charging stations with heightened legal safeguards. By including these stations in the critical infrastructure definition, the bill recognizes the growing importance of electric vehicle infrastructure and seeks to protect these facilities from potential vandalism or intentional damage.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1980&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R