B 25-0106 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Access, Readiness, and Sustainability Amendment Act of 2023

This bill expands electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the District of Columbia by requiring new construction to include charging-ready electrical panels and mandating that commercial and multi-unit buildings install charging ports. It establishes a pilot program to add chargers in underserved neighborhoods and requires a public education campaign to inform residents about the benefits of electric vehicles. The legislation also sets a goal to have enough charging ports to support at least 5% of registered vehicles by 2027, while requiring data reporting and mandating that 35% of installation and maintenance work be done by certified local businesses. Additionally, the bill creates standards for interoperable charging ports and requires fast-charging stations at large retail gas stations.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Jan 31, 2023 Signed Nov 14, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 15, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 15, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Oct 15, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Oct 1, 2024
Introduced
Oral Amendment (Allen)
legislature
Jul 12, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0106 by the Transportation and the Environment Committee
legislature
Feb 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
legislature
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced
B25-0106 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Charles Allen
Charles Allen
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 6