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Bill would require EVITP certification for electricians installing EV chargers on state property
Summary
Substantive Senate Bill 5,528 would require electricians installing electric vehicle supply equipment at state-owned facilities to hold EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) certification or similar training; witnesses said EVITP is a 20-hour course updated regularly and critical for safety.
Committee staff summarized Substantive Senate Bill 5,528 as requiring that electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installed at state-owned facilities be installed by electricians who hold certification from the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or a similar program. Staff said the requirement would begin on Jan. 1, 2026, would not apply to apprentices supervised by EVITP-certified electricians, and that EVITP is a 20-hour online program that costs $275.
Nicole Grant (IBEW Local 46) told the committee that rising EV adoption requires safe, trained installers and said the state should require EVITP for state-funded EV projects. Bernie Kotlier (EVITP international co-chair) described EVITP as brand-neutral advanced training recognized in all 50 states and Canada, updated every three years with the electrical code, and requiring recertification every three years.
Contractor Vernon Counselor (Oz Electric) and EVITP-certified journeypersons told members the training helps maintain safety and quality as the state expands charging infrastructure. Some witnesses said they would support expanding the requirement to state-funded projects beyond strictly state-owned facilities.
The committee closed the hearing on SB 5,528 without recording a vote; witnesses emphasized the program's role in safety and standardized installation practice.
