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Bill aims to clarify HOA liability during EV charger installation
Summary
SB1267 would require an EV-charger installer to indemnify homeowners associations during installation and clarify homeowner liability for privately owned chargers; the Community Associations Institute supported the bill while realtors expect amendments that would remove buyers from coverage.
Author introduced SB1267 as a follow-up to prior EV-charging legislation intended to make it easier for residents in homeowner associations and condominiums to install chargers in shared spaces. The bill would require an installer to indemnify the association during installation and make homeowners responsible for costs arising from the use of privately owned chargers.
Louis Brown of the Community Associations Institute said the organization supports the approach and thanked the author for addressing HOA concerns. The Electric Vehicle Charging Association and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation registered support; the California Association of Realtors said amendments are expected that will remove buyers from application and that it plans to lift formal opposition once amendments are printed.
Committee discussion noted liability and insurance issues for HOAs and that the sponsor is preparing amendments to address realtor concerns; members thanked the author for working with stakeholders.
Outcome: The committee moved SB1267 to the Assembly Committee on Judiciary with a commitment from the author to take clarifying amendments in the next committee.
