The bill proposes to repeal the existing section 67.288 of Missouri law and replace it with a new section that outlines specific requirements for electric vehicle charging stations. It defines key terms such as "electric vehicle" and "electric vehicle charging station," and establishes that any political subdivision that enacts an ordinance, resolution, regulation, code, or policy mandating the installation of electric vehicle charging stations will be responsible for all associated costs, including installation, maintenance, and operation. Furthermore, it limits the requirement to a maximum of five electric vehicle charging stations per parking lot and specifies that these regulations apply only to parking lots with more than thirty designated parking spaces. Additionally, the bill prohibits political subdivisions from requiring electric vehicle charging stations on parking lots owned or leased by churches or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under federal law. It also clarifies that nothing in this section prevents business or property owners from voluntarily covering the costs for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6053H.01): 67.288