H3455

Relative to permitting of electric vehicle charging stations

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3455 mandates streamlined permitting for electric vehicle charging stations and updates parking requirements.

Massachusetts H3455 requires local governments to adopt ordinances for expedited permitting of electric vehicle charging stations, classifying them as permitted accessory and primary use. It mandates that parking spaces with charging stations count as standard automobile parking spaces in compliance with parking requirements. The Department of Energy Resources and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation must develop a model ordinance for local governments to adopt, which they must post on their websites and notify local units of government about.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Aug 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025