An Act relative to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by condominium owners
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow condominium owners to install electric vehicle charging stations in their designated parking spots or nearby common areas, provided they do not face unreasonable restrictions from their housing association. Owners must cover all installation costs, hire licensed professionals, and ensure the equipment meets safety and zoning standards, while associations can only review applications using the same process as architectural changes and must approve them within 60 days if no issues are raised. The legislation also requires owners to inform future buyers about the charging station and its maintenance responsibilities, and holds them liable for any damage caused by the system.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 18, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cynthia Creem
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Marc Pacheco
DDemocratic
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