Bill > H0653

This bill modifies Florida statutes related to electric vehicle (EV) charging taxation by amending definitions in two sections of state law. Specifically, the bill excludes electric vehicle charging stations from the definitions of "distribution company" and "utility service" in section 203.012, which means operators of EV charging stations will not be considered traditional utility providers. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "retail sale" in section 212.02 to clarify that electricity sold to operators of public EV charging stations can be considered a sale for resale, which has potential tax implications. The changes are retroactively applied to January 1, 2019, suggesting the intent is to provide clarity and potentially favorable tax treatment for businesses operating electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The bill aims to support the growth of EV charging networks by removing regulatory barriers and providing tax considerations that align with the emerging electric vehicle charging industry.

Budget and Finance

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/653