An Act to ensure the right to install electric vehicle charging stations

This bill grants homeowners in Massachusetts the right to install electric vehicle charging stations on their property or in designated parking spaces, even if their community association or local historic district would normally restrict such changes. To ensure fair treatment, the law requires these groups to process installation requests within 60 days, after which the request is automatically approved if no written denial is issued, and it prohibits charging fees beyond standard architectural review costs. While owners must pay for the installation and hire licensed professionals to meet safety standards, the legislation prevents associations from unreasonably blocking these stations or imposing restrictions that significantly increase costs or reduce efficiency.