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Committee highlights copper-theft damage to EV chargers; cites Assembly Bill 425 as new enforcement tool
Richmond Rising Collaborative Stakeholder Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary
Committee members said theft and vandalism of EV-charger and shared-vehicle infrastructure has repeatedly taken chargers offline; they pointed to California Assembly Bill 425 as newly strengthened law that tightens recycler records, increases fines and criminalizes organized metal theft.
Committee member Jim briefed the group on recurring theft and vandalism that has damaged electric-vehicle chargers and shared-vehicle equipment. He said the damage has cost the city and projects "tens of thousands of dollars" for repairs and maintenance and that equipment is now…
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