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CaliforniaSB 7702025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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Sponsored By: Benjamin Allen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

HOAs cannot block EV chargers

The law makes HOA rules that ban or unreasonably restrict EV chargers unenforceable. You can install a charger in your unit or designated parking space. HOAs may set reasonable rules, but they cannot make the charger much more expensive or much less efficient.

More HOA options to add chargers

If a charger in your parking space is impossible or too expensive, the HOA allows a common-area spot for your exclusive use. You and the HOA sign a license for that space. The HOA can also add shared chargers for all members and set rules. The HOA may create new parking spaces to add chargers.

Stronger penalties for HOA violations

If an HOA willfully breaks this law, you can get actual damages and up to $1,000 per violation. If you sue to enforce your charger rights and win, you get reasonable attorney fees. This helps cover your legal costs.

Owner costs, insurance, and duties

To get HOA approval in common areas, you must follow design rules, use a licensed contractor, give a liability insurance certificate within 14 days, and pay install and electricity costs. You and future owners pay for damage, upkeep, replacement, electricity, and restoring the area when removed. You must tell buyers about the charger and these duties. The applicant provides the first insurance certificate within 14 days, and each new owner provides one every year. An existing NEMA AC plug does not require homeowner liability insurance.

Faster HOA approval for chargers

If you need HOA approval, they must give a written yes or no. They have 60 days after getting your application. If they do not deny in writing within 60 days, approval is granted unless they asked you for reasonable extra information.

Charger safety, permits, and definition

The law defines an EV charging station and ties it to the California Building Standards Code. Your charger must meet state and local safety rules. It must follow zoning, permits, and inspections before or during installation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Benjamin Allen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Rick Chavez Zbur

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 122 • No: 39

House vote • 9/11/2025

Item 64 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 55 • No: 20

legislature vote • 7/16/2025

Vote in CX28

Yes: 11 • No: 3

legislature vote • 6/24/2025

Vote in CX13

Yes: 9 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Item 67 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 28 • No: 10

legislature vote • 5/6/2025

Vote in CS53

Yes: 11 • No: 1

legislature vote • 4/22/2025

Vote in CS75

Yes: 8 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 525, Statutes of 2025.

    10/10/2025Senate

  2. Approved by the Governor.

    10/10/2025legislature

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.

    9/22/2025legislature

  4. In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

    9/12/2025Senate

  5. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 55. Noes 20. Page 3280.) Ordered to the Senate.

    9/11/2025House

  6. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    7/17/2025House

  7. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 3.) (July 16).

    7/16/2025House

  8. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on INS. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on INS.

    6/24/2025House

  9. Coauthors revised.

    6/24/2025House

  10. Referred to Coms. on JUD. and INS.

    6/16/2025House

  11. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

    5/28/2025House

  12. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 28. Noes 10. Page 1308.) Ordered to the Assembly.

    5/28/2025Senate

  13. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    5/8/2025Senate

  14. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 1. Page 1027.) (May 6).

    5/7/2025Senate

  15. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 8. Noes 2. Page 832.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

    4/23/2025Senate

  16. Set for hearing May 6 in JUD. pending receipt.

    4/17/2025Senate

  17. Set for hearing April 22.

    4/4/2025Senate

  18. Re-referred to Coms. on HOUSING and JUD.

    4/2/2025Senate

  19. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

    3/24/2025Senate

  20. Referred to Com. on RLS.

    3/12/2025Senate

  21. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.

    2/24/2025Senate

  22. Read first time.

    2/24/2025Senate

  23. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    2/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Chaptered

    10/10/2025

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  • Enrolled

    9/16/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    3/24/2025

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  • Introduced

    2/21/2025

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