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SB 872

Price Controls for the Storage of Electric Vehicles

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Burgess and 1 co-sponsor

SB 872 attempted to cap prices for EV charging and storage in Florida but died in committee after multiple revisions over market impact concerns.

Died in Fiscal Policy
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Bill Summary · SB 872

Legislative bill overview

SB 872 would have imposed price controls on electric vehicle charging and storage facilities in Florida, limiting what operators could charge consumers for EV battery storage services. The bill underwent multiple committee revisions before ultimately dying in the Fiscal Policy Committee without passage.

Why is this important

EV infrastructure pricing directly affects adoption rates and operating costs for EV owners. Price controls can influence whether private companies invest in charging networks, potentially impacting Florida's ability to develop competitive EV infrastructure as vehicle adoption grows nationwide.

Potential points of contention

  • Market intervention vs. free market: Price controls may discourage private investment in EV charging infrastructure by reducing profit margins, while supporters argue such controls protect consumers from monopolistic pricing
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The bill's failure in Fiscal Policy suggests concerns about unforeseen budget implications or implementation costs that weren't adequately addressed
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's multiple committee substitutions indicate disagreement over what constitutes "storage" services and which facilities should be regulated, raising questions about enforceability

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

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