This bill addresses the regulation of electric vehicle (EV) charging services provided by electric public utilities in Kansas. It prohibits these utilities from recovering costs associated with electric vehicle charging stations from ratepayers, mandating that any such services be offered through a nonregulated private enterprise. The bill requires that these services be provided on an equitable and nondiscriminatory basis, similar to how utilities offer services to private entities. Additionally, it stipulates that electric public utilities must establish rate schedules for EV charging services that are separate from their traditional retail electric service offerings.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific definitions related to electric vehicles and charging stations, including "direct-current fast charging station" and "level 2 charging station." It mandates that retail electric suppliers maintain a commercial rate schedule for direct-current fast charging stations that does not rely on traditional demand-based structures but instead assesses charges based on kilowatt-hours consumed. By October 1, 2025, all retail electric suppliers must file or publish their initial electric vehicle charging rate schedules in compliance with the new regulations. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.