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Assembly committee advances SB 770 to ease insurance barrier for EV chargers in HOAs, opposition warns of cost shifts
Summary
SB 770, aimed at removing insurance barriers to home EV charging in homeowners associations, passed the Assembly Insurance Committee after testimony from homeowners, EV advocates and HOA representatives.
SB 770, authored by Sen. Anthony J. (presenting in Assembly as Senator Allen), cleared the Assembly Insurance Committee after extended testimony from homeowners, EV advocates and community association representatives about insurance obstacles to installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in common‑interest developments.
Author and witnesses described the problem as bureaucratic and market‑driven: a condominium owner, Charlie Carrier, testified that he tried multiple insurers and brokers and ultimately purchased a higher‑cost policy that met an HOA requirement, increasing his premium by roughly 60% and raising his deductible while reducing dwelling coverage.…
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