This bill establishes an alternative compliance method for the development of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and Make-Ready parking spaces, allowing developers to meet requirements based on total charging capacity rather than solely the number of equipped parking spaces. It recognizes that different types of developments have varying charging needs and aims to promote effective use of electric vehicle infrastructure while maintaining existing statutory requirements. Developers can choose to comply with either the traditional method or the new capacity-based method, which will be governed by uniform, statewide standards to be established by the Site Improvement Advisory Board in consultation with relevant state departments.

The bill also stipulates that municipalities and local land use boards cannot impose additional or inconsistent requirements regarding electric vehicle charging capacity or compliance methods beyond those set forth in the bill. It ensures that the alternative compliance method does not alter minimum parking requirements and mandates that any EVSE installed under this method must adhere to accessibility and safety standards. The bill is set to take effect immediately, but the alternative compliance method will only be implemented after the necessary rules and regulations are adopted.