H 3700
An Act promoting price transparency for electric vehicle charging stations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to make pricing at electric vehicle charging stations more transparent for consumers. It requires charging station operators to clearly display the cost of charging before a vehicle is connected. The goal is to help drivers easily understand and compare charging costs across different stations. This legislation seeks to improve the user experience for those driving electric vehicles.
Key provisions
- Charging station operators must prominently display the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) or per minute of charging.
- Stations must also disclose any additional fees, such as idle fees or peak-hour rates.
- The bill requires standardized pricing information to be presented to consumers.
- Charging station operators are responsible for maintaining accurate pricing information.
- The Department of Energy is tasked with developing guidelines for price transparency.
Who is affected
- Electric vehicle drivers
- Electric vehicle charging station operators
- The Massachusetts Department of Energy
Notable changes
- Currently, pricing at electric vehicle charging stations in Massachusetts is not always clearly displayed.
- This bill establishes a requirement for standardized pricing information.
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Primary sponsor
Steven S. Howitt
Cosponsor
Steven S. Howitt
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Bill H.3700 194th (Current)
An Act promoting price transparency for electric vehicle charging stations
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3700) of Steven S. Howitt relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation.
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Presenter: Steven S. Howitt
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3700
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Accompanied H3688 |
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