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Committee introduces RS32045 C1, which would bar mandates for EV chargers and related conduit in buildings
Summary
Rep. Joe Palmer’s RS32045 C1, a change to language derived from House Bill 18, passed introduction after debate over whether requiring conduit for future electric vehicle chargers is reasonable or unduly expensive for property owners.
Representative Joe Palmer asked the House Business Committee to introduce RS32045 C1, a draft that restates language from House Bill 18 and adds protections against local governments mandating electric‑vehicle (EV) plug‑in chargers, EV parking spaces and certain conduit or other infrastructure requirements in new construction.
Palmer said the original bill forbids making EV chargers or charging parking spots mandatory; after the…
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