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HB 158

EV Charging Stations Transparency Act.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dalton Banks and 14 co-sponsors

Wyoming bill requires EV charging station operators to publicly disclose pricing, availability, and operational data to increase consumer access to infrastructure information.

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Bill Summary · HB 158

Legislative bill overview

HB 158, the EV Charging Stations Transparency Act, requires electric vehicle charging station operators to publicly disclose information about their infrastructure, pricing, availability, and operational status. The bill aims to create standardized reporting requirements that allow consumers and researchers to access reliable data about the EV charging network across Wyoming.

Why is this important

As EV adoption grows, transparent charging infrastructure data helps consumers make informed decisions about vehicle purchases and travel planning. Standardized disclosure requirements can also help policymakers identify gaps in charging coverage and evaluate whether public investment in charging infrastructure is meeting stated goals.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry burden concerns: Charging operators may argue that standardized reporting requirements create administrative costs and competitive disadvantages, particularly for smaller operators
  • Data standardization challenges: Disagreement may arise over what specific metrics should be disclosed (real-time availability, pricing models, maintenance schedules) and how frequently data must be updated
  • Public vs. private information: Operators may resist disclosing certain business information (revenue, customer usage patterns) that competitors could access through public records

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

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