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HD 2655

An Act promoting price transparency for electric vehicle charging stations

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Steven Howitt

Requires public EV charging sites to post tax-inclusive price per kWh on at least 8x10 signage, ensuring consumers see clear, uniform charging costs before use.

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Bill Summary · HD 2655

Summary of House Bill HD 2655: An Act Promoting Price Transparency for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Overview

HD 2655 seeks to improve consumer understanding of the cost to charge electric vehicles (EVs) by mandating clear, tax-inclusive pricing displayed at all public EV charging stations and related dispensing devices. The bill would add a new provision to Chapter 94 of the General Laws to require signage that reveals the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for electricity sold at public charging sites.

Key Provisions

  • Add new Section 295CC to Chapter 94 (as inserted by the bill) titled “Display of Price of Electricity on Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.”
  • Obligation on retail electricity providers for EV charging: publicly display and maintain at least one price sign at each public EV charging station or dispensing device.
  • Sign specifications:
    • Minimum size: 8 inches by 10 inches.
    • Must clearly display the price per kWh.
  • Tax inclusivity:
    • The posted price must include all taxes related to the sale of electricity at the charging station.
    • The sign must state that taxes are included, or explicitly indicate that taxes are included without stating the tax amount.
  • Display consistency:
    • All numerals on the sign (other than those used in the price calculation mechanism) must be the same size.
  • Visibility requirements:
    • No sign, advertisement, or display at or around the charging station may obscure the posted price sign.

Affected Parties

  • Retail electricity providers that operate or supply electricity for EV charging.
  • Operators of public EV charging stations and charging devices.
  • Signage manufacturers and service providers that install or maintain EV charging station displays.

Implementation and Timeline

  • Status and effective date are not provided in the excerpt. The bill (as filed) proposes a new statutory requirement; the specific effective date, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties are not described in the text provided.
  • The bill was introduced in the 194th Massachusetts General Court (2025-2026) as House Docket No. 2655 (House No. 3700) and sponsored by Rep. Steven S. Howitt (4th Bristol).

Potential Impacts

  • Consumers would have immediate, uniform visibility into the true price per kWh at public EV charging stations, with taxes included in the posted price.
  • Could reduce price-guessing or confusion when comparing charging costs across locations.
  • May require station operators to adjust signage and standardize price displays to meet the specified formatting.
  • The emphasis on consistent typography and sign size could influence compliance costs for some operators and signage vendors.

Next Steps

  • Confirm the bill’s current status, any amendments, and the enacted effective date if passed.
  • Monitor for any department-level rules or enforcement provisions that could specify penalties or compliance timelines.

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

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