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Panel advances bill letting EV owners install chargers in HOAs, leaving fees to property rules
Summary
The Cities & Counties Subcommittee advanced House Bill 18 75, which would bar homeowners associations from outright banning electric-vehicle chargers on private property and sets owner responsibility for installation; members pressed the sponsor on shared‑garage fee arrangements and effective date (sponsor said July 1).
Chairman Martin, the sponsor of House Bill 18 75, told the Cities & Counties Subcommittee the bill would protect homeowners’ ability to install home EV chargers in condo, townhome and HOA settings.
"House Bill 18 75 ensures that electric vehicle owners may install EV chargers at their home," Chairman Martin said, explaining homeowners would be responsible for "purchasing, properly installing, maintaining" chargers. He said the measure models language used elsewhere to allow reasonable restrictions without permitting a complete ban by an HOA.
Representative Dixie and other members asked operational questions about shared parking and costs. Representative Dixie asked, "So if they install it in a, in that public garage that's for utility, who's gonna pay the usage fee?" Chairman Martin responded that fee arrangements between an association and property owner are outside the bill’s scope and would remain a private matter for associations and property owners to resolve; he said the bill’s purpose is to prevent blanket prohibitions.
The committee voted 5–1 to advance the bill to the state and local government calendar.
Why it matters: The bill addresses a frequent conflict in multiunit housing where homeowners seek to charge EVs but face HOA rules. The legislation aims to protect vehicle-choice while leaving fee-sharing and management details to property owners and associations.
