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SB 2451

Mississippi Principal and Income Act of 2013; revise provisions relating to partial liquidation.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brice Wiggins

Illinois' Accessible EV Charging Station Act requires ADA/Section 508 compliant, accessible charging spaces with proper clearances and operable parts, enforced by the AG.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 2451

Note on source: the header information you provided lists a different title/state (Mississippi Principal and Income Act), but the full bill text and legislative actions supplied are for Illinois SB2451 (2025) — the "Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Act." This summary covers the bill text you provided (the Accessible EV Charging Station Act).

Summary — SB2451 (Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Act) — Illinois (2025)

Purpose and intent

To ensure electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Illinois are physically and electronically accessible so people with disabilities can independently use charging infrastructure. The Act directs the Department of Transportation (Department) to adopt applicable federal accessibility technical standards and imposes specific design, equipment, and ICT requirements for chargers and charging spaces.

Key provisions

  • Short title: Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Act.
  • Applicability/exemptions: Does not apply to resident-owned chargers not used for commercial purposes at single‑family homes, condominium associations, common interest communities, master associations, or residential housing cooperatives.
  • Definitions: Specifies terms including “AC Level 2” (240‑volt AC), “DCFC” (direct current fast charger using a 3‑phase, 480‑volt AC circuit), “charger,” “charging station,” “connector,” “vehicle charging space,” etc.
  • Accessibility requirements (general):
    • The Department must ensure charging stations allow independent use by drivers with disabilities, including people with limited/no hand dexterity, limb differences, or upper‑extremity amputations.
    • Chargers must have accessible communication features and operable parts.
    • All chargers containing ICT developed, procured, maintained, or used by any entity within the State must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (accessible hardware, software, and operable parts).
    • The Attorney General is authorized to enforce the Act; the Department has rulemaking authority.
  • Physical dimensions and site layout:
    • Vehicle charging spaces with mobility features: minimum 11 feet wide by 20 feet long.
    • Adjoining access aisle: at least 5 feet wide and full length of the vehicle charging space; aisles must be marked where spaces are marked.
    • One access aisle may be shared by two vehicle charging spaces (limited to 5 feet overlap).
    • Access aisles must not be obstructed by curbs, wheel stops, bollards, or cable slack.
    • Clear floor/ground space at charger must be on same level and positioned for unobstructed side reach; connected to access aisle by an accessible route.
    • Where charging cables are less than 10 feet, chargers must be positioned so operable parts and clear floor/ground space are on same side as the access aisle.
    • Clear floor/ground spaces must meet ADA surface requirements (firmness, stability, slip resistance), be free of level changes, and may not slope more than 1:48.
  • Operable parts and connectors:
    • A reasonable number of chargers (as the Department determines) must meet ADA operable parts requirements.
    • Connectors must permit one‑hand operation, require no tight grasping/pinching/twisting of the wrist, and require no more than 5 pounds of force.
    • Chargers must comply with federal Rehabilitation Act hardware technical requirements.
  • Adoption of federal standards: Department shall adopt ADA and ABA technical requirements for accessible routes (walking surfaces, curb ramps, ramps, etc.).
  • Payment/ICT: Recognizes contactless payment methods; chargers’ ICT must be accessible under Section 508.

Who is affected

  • Department of Transportation: rulemaking and oversight responsibilities.
  • Charging station operators, site owners, parking facility managers, and manufacturers/suppliers of chargers and connectors (must meet dimensional, hardware, and ICT accessibility standards).
  • Drivers with disabilities and mobility device users (benefit from increased independent access).
  • Attorney General: enforcement authority.
  • Residential non‑commercial chargers (as listed) are exempt.

Procedural/timeline highlights

  • Introduced in Illinois Senate 2/7/2025 by Sen. John F. Curran.
  • Passed both chambers and enrolled; Governor approved/signed (legislative actions show enrolled and approved by Governor on/around March 2025).
  • Companion bill: HB 4879.

Potential impacts

  • Improves accessibility and usability of public EV charging infrastructure for people with disabilities, supporting equitable EV adoption.
  • May increase design and installation costs for new and retrofitted stations (wider spaces, access aisles, compliant connectors, ICT upgrades).
  • Requires operators to adopt federal ADA/ABA and Section 508 technical standards, possibly prompting updates to procurement, operations, and maintenance practices.

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

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