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A 7129

Requires electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces on state properties

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 1 co-sponsor

Requires state properties to install EV charging stations and set EV-ready parking spaces, enabling future charging and boosting EV adoption on state property.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 7129

Legislative Summary: A 7129 — Requires electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces on state properties

Basic information

  • Bill number: A 7129
  • Title: Requires electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces on state properties
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations
  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Keith Brown
    • Cosponsor: Joe DeStefano
  • Related bills: A 10229 (prior-session)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, by its title, aims to advance the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure on state-owned properties. The core idea is to ensure that state properties include EV charging stations and designate parking spaces that are “EV ready” (i.e., prepared with the necessary electrical infrastructure to accommodate charging equipment in the future). The overarching goal is to support EV adoption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by facilitating convenient charging access for state employees, visitors, and other users of state properties.

Key provisions (based on the bill’s title; the exact text is not provided here)

  • EV charging stations on state properties: The bill would require the installation or provision of electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned or state-leased properties.
  • EV-ready parking spaces: The bill would require certain parking spaces on state properties to be EV-ready, typically meaning pre-wired electrical infrastructure (conduits, electrical capacity) to allow future installation of charging equipment.
  • Potential scope and standards (not specified in the summary): If enacted, the bill would likely define the minimum number of spaces per property, charging capacity (e.g., kW levels), accessibility requirements, signage, and compatibility with applicable electrical and building codes. It may also address maintenance, funding, and timeline for implementation. Specifics would be in the bill text.

Note: The provided summary does not include the bill’s full text, so exact standards, deadlines, enforcement mechanisms, funding, and reporting requirements are not detailed here.

Affected entities and potential impact

  • State agencies and property owners: Responsible for implementing and maintaining EV charging stations and EV-ready spaces on properties under their control.
  • Contractors and developers: Potential work partners for installation, electrical upgrades, signage, and related infrastructure.
  • EV users (state employees, visitors, vendors): Expect improved access to charging facilities on state properties.
  • Taxpayers/state budget: Implementation could involve capital and/or operating costs; the bill may include funding or budgeting provisions (not specified in the summary).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: Referred to the Governmental Operations committee, indicating the bill will undergo committee review and potential amendments before floor consideration.
  • Legislative actions to date: Referred to Governmental Operations on March 20, 2025 (listed twice in the actions provided).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed to further committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the respective legislative chambers. Stakeholders may monitor for accompanying fiscal notes, amendments, and the release of the full bill text.

Observations

  • A related bill from a prior session (A 10229) suggests ongoing interest in expanding EV infrastructure requirements on state property, which may inform amendments or alignment between sessions.

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

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