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Home/Bills/SB 1283California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 1283: Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 26, 2026

What SB 1283 does, verified August 26, 2026

This bill aims to improve the installation and approval process for electric vehicle charging stations. It requires local governments to adopt expedited, streamlined permitting processes for these stations, including supporting infrastructure. The bill also establishes a standardized form for applicants to provide information about their proposed project. Local governments must provide written notice to applicants within 30 days of approving their applications, and approved applicants can proceed with project construction. The bill also allows applicants to seek injunctive relief in court if they believe their application has been unfairly denied. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to definitions and requirements for electric vehicle charging stations.

Bill journey
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Last action: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 32. Noes 5.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-25)Alert me
Recent actions31 total · showing 5
Aug. 25, 2026Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 32. Noes 5.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Aug. 24, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Aug. 24, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 19, 2026Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 19, 2026Read third time and amended.
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