The bill amends the State Building Code to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements for new commercial and multifamily structures with on-site parking. It mandates a minimum number of electric vehicle ready spaces, electric vehicle capable spaces, and electric vehicle charging stations.
Additionally, the bill removes the exemption for residential structures with fewer than four dwelling units, thereby expanding the requirements to include single-family homes, two-family homes, and townhouses. These residential structures must now provide at least one electric-vehicle-capable space per dwelling unit or parking space, whichever is less. This change aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring adequate charging infrastructure is available in a wider range of residential settings.