Bill > SB561

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to provide clear guidelines for installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities. The legislation establishes a standardized process that allows unit owners or proprietary lessees to install personal, non-commercial EV charging stations in assigned parking spaces or limited common elements, with the approval of their respective associations. Associations cannot outright prohibit these installations but can impose reasonable requirements, such as submitting an application, meeting architectural standards, and recovering review costs. The charging station must be installed by a qualified electrician and meet specific safety standards, including being a certified electrical product. The unit owner is responsible for all installation and usage costs, including electricity and potential damage, and must maintain a $1,000,000 homeowner liability insurance policy that covers the charging station and names the association as an additional insured. The bill also requires the unit owner to disclose the charging station's existence to prospective buyers and potentially remove it upon transferring unit ownership unless the new owner accepts its responsibilities. If the cumulative electricity use requires additional infrastructure improvements, the association may require the unit owner to bear those costs. In any legal action to enforce these provisions, the prevailing party is entitled to attorney fees and costs.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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