The bill introduces a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW that establishes penalties for individuals who intentionally damage or disrupt the operation of electric vehicle charging stations. It categorizes violations based on the value of the charging station and its infrastructure: a gross misdemeanor for damages under $1,000, a class C felony for damages between $1,000 and $5,000, and a class B felony for damages exceeding $5,000. The bill also clarifies that these penalties do not apply to employees of electricity service providers who may inadvertently cause damage.

Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals convicted of violating this section must make restitution to the affected charging station owner or operator. It imposes an extra $100 fine for violations occurring on state property, which will be allocated to the multimodal transportation account or the county road fund, depending on the location of the violation. Victims of such crimes are also granted the right to file a lawsuit for actual damages, civil damages up to $5,000, and legal costs. The bill defines an "electric vehicle charging station" to encompass various equipment necessary for charging electric vehicles.