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Assembly approves law barring certain vehicles from EV charging spaces; supporters and opponents point to local control
Summary
The Assembly passed a bill prohibiting certain vehicles from parking in electric-vehicle charging spaces under specified circumstances. Supporters cited fairness for EV drivers; opponents argued local governments should set rules and noted grant-funded chargers were not originally subject to parking limits.
The Assembly gave final passage to a bill that prohibits certain vehicles from parking in electric-vehicle charging spaces under specified circumstances. Senator Calabrese moved the measure on the floor; the final roll call was 51 yeas, 21 nays and 0 abstentions, and the bill was declared passed.
Assemblyman Mayer, speaking during floor consideration, said he sympathized with EV drivers who find charging spaces occupied by non-charging vehicles, but argued that most drivers are not EV owners and that parking and enforcement policies may be better set by local governments. Mayer noted that many chargers were installed with state grants (referred to in debate as the "It Pays to Plug In" program), which were available to municipalities, businesses, nonprofits and schools and did not necessarily restrict adjacent parking.
Mayer and others suggested a single statewide rule might not fit all local circumstances and that municipalities should retain the ability to tailor signage and enforcement. The transcript records the sponsor moving the bill and the recorded vote; it does not include subsequent local implementation details or enforcement timelines.
