SB 167: Prohibiting electric public utilities from recovering from ratepayers the costs associated with electric vehicle charging stations and requiring electric public utilities to establish electric vehicle charging service rate schedules.
SB 167 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialProhibiting electric public utilities from recovering from ratepayers the costs associated with electric vehicle charging stations and requiring electric public utilities to establish electric vehicle charging service rate schedules.. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Prevents cross-subsidization of private EV adoption by non-EV owning ratepayers
Risks
- May disincentivize electric utilities from proactively investing in public charging infrastructure
Economy
Benefits
- Protects ratepayers from potential rate increases related to EV infrastructure costs
Risks
- Could lead to higher direct service fees for EV charging customers
Society
Benefits
- Ensures transparency in costs assigned to EV users
Risks
- Potential to slow the development of charging networks in underserved areas
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OpenStates
Confidence
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