This bill introduces a new provision to RSA 265:69, specifically prohibiting the parking of electric vehicles in any commercial parking garage. The new paragraph IV states that any violation of this prohibition must be reported to the local police department, which will then issue a fine determined by the respective town, city, or municipal police department. The bill does not specify the amount of the fine, leaving it to local jurisdictions to apply consistently for violations.

The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminable, as it is unclear how many electric vehicles currently use municipal parking garages and how many non-electric vehicles would occupy those spaces instead. While the bill is expected to decrease local revenue due to the ban on electric vehicle parking, this may be offset by an increase in fines collected for violations. Additionally, municipalities may need to consider creating alternative parking solutions for electric vehicles, which could incur costs related to planning and construction, although these costs are also difficult to estimate. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:69