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SB 561

An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; in creation, alteration and termination of cooperatives, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; and, in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, providing for electric vehicle charging stations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Comitta and 6 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill mandates EV charging stations in condos, co-ops, and planned communities to expand charging access for residential EV owners facing infrastructure barriers.

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Bill Summary · SB 561

Legislative bill overview

SB 561 amends Pennsylvania's property law to require or facilitate the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities. The bill establishes standards and procedures for how these shared residential properties must address EV charging infrastructure as part of their creation, alteration, or operational requirements.

Why is this important

As EV adoption accelerates, charging access in multi-unit residential buildings has become a critical barrier to vehicle ownership. This bill addresses a practical gap: owners in condos, co-ops, and planned communities often cannot install personal chargers due to shared infrastructure constraints, making this legislation relevant to housing affordability and clean energy goals.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Unclear how installation and electricity costs will be distributed among residents—some may resist subsidizing EV infrastructure for others who don't own electric vehicles
  • Feasibility burden: Older buildings may face significant retrofitting expenses; the bill's financial impact on property values and homeowner fees remains unspecified
  • Mandate scope: Whether requirements apply retroactively to existing properties or only new/altered ones could substantially affect implementation costs and stakeholder pushback

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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