An Act aligning state electric vehicle charger reliability regulations with the national electric vehicle infrastructure program
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to align Massachusetts’ regulations for electric vehicle (EV) charger reliability with the federal government’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. It seeks to ensure that EV charging stations in the state meet consistent standards established by the federal program, promoting interoperability and a smoother charging experience for EV drivers. The bill intends to streamline the process for deploying and maintaining reliable EV charging infrastructure across the state. This will support the broader goals of increasing EV adoption and reducing transportation emissions.
Key provisions
- Aligns state regulations with federal EV charging standards.
- Supports the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
- Aims to improve the reliability of EV charging stations.
- Promotes interoperability of EV charging networks.
Who is affected
- Electric vehicle drivers
- Electric vehicle charging station operators
- Utilities
- State government
- The electric vehicle industry
Notable changes
- No specific changes to current law are explicitly stated in the provided text.
- The bill focuses on aligning existing regulations rather than creating new ones.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Barrett
Cosponsor
Michael J. Barrett
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