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NJ A1558
NJ A1558Provides that electric vehicle supply equipment proposed for installation at certain locations does not pose specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety; removes certain existing approval requirements.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends P.L.2021, c.171 (C.40:55D-66.18 et seq.) to modify the approval requirements for an application for development for the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment or Make-Ready parking spaces. Specifically, the bill amends the law to remove the requirements that the application demonstrates that: (1) the proposed installation does not violate either the bulk requirements applicable to the property or the conditions of the original final approval of the site plan or subsequent approvals for the existing gasoline service station, retail establishment, or other existing building; and (2) all other conditions of prior approvals for a gasoline service station, existing retail establishment, or any other existing building continue to be met. In place of these requirements, the bill amends the law to require that an applicant demonstrates that the electric vehicle supply equipment proposed for installation at an existing gasoline service station, retail establishment, or other existing building does not pose a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the approval process for installing electric vehicle supply equipment, which are charging stations for electric cars, and "Make-Ready" parking spaces, which are parking spots prepared for future charging equipment installation, at existing gasoline service stations, retail stores, or other existing buildings. Previously, applicants had to prove that the new equipment wouldn't violate existing property rules or the original site plan approvals for the existing businesses, and that all prior conditions for those businesses would still be met. This bill removes those specific requirements. Instead, applicants now only need to demonstrate that the proposed electric vehicle supply equipment will not create a significant, negative impact on public health or safety that cannot be reasonably fixed or avoided. The bill also clarifies that these installations are subject to construction codes and safety standards, and that local inspections will still apply.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1558 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1558_I1.HTM |
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