SB 649 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees

SB 649 requires owners of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment to clearly display business contact information (name, address, phone number) near charging stations. It mandates that all EV electricity sold at retail must be measured and sold in kilowatt-hours, and sets an annual minimum price determined by the Comptroller. Station owners may also charge separate fees for related services, such as fixed fees or time-based charges. The bill directly affects EV charging station operators by standardizing measurement, pricing, and transparency requirements.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed Apr 28, 2026
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What changed between versions

First - Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, Sales Price, and Fees Third - Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to remove the requirement for the Comptroller to publish a minimum price for electric vehicle fuel and to clarify that fees for charging services must be itemized on receipts. Additionally, the bill now explicitly limits customer charges to only the kilowatt-hours dispensed during a specific charging session.
Scope change
The scope of the bill was narrowed by removing the mandate for the state to set a minimum price for electricity sold as fuel, while adding specific consumer protection rules regarding billing and fees.
REQUIREMENT

The requirement for the Comptroller to determine and publish a minimum price for the retail sale of electricity as a vehicle fuel was deleted.

New rules were added stating that customers may only be charged for the kilowatt-hours of electricity actually dispensed during a charging session.

A new requirement was added that any fees charged for services related to the sale of electric vehicle fuel must be itemized on the customer's receipt.

TECHNICAL

The bill's header and introductory text were updated to reflect the new committee report status and adoption date.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates Apr 2, 2026

How they voted

3111
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 49
Mar 21, 2026
D Democratic36
29 Yea 7
80% Yea
R Republican13
2 Yea 11 Nay
84% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
10
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Apr 28, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 280
executive
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Floor Amendment {
lower
Apr 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Committee
Rereferred to Environment and Transportation
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
Apr 2, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (95-34-13)
house of delegates
Mar 21, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (31-11-7)
senate
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Shelly Hettleman
Shelly Hettleman
DDemocratic
MD
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