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MaineLD 1133132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Allow Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by Condominium and Residential Associations

Sponsored By: Mike Tipping (Democratic)

Became Law

MOTOR VEHICLESMOTOR VEHICLES - ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Condo owners get EV charger rights

Beginning January 1, 2026, condo rules that ban or unreasonably limit EV chargers in assigned or limited common parking are void. You can apply to install a charger. The board must confirm receipt in 30 days and approve or deny in 60 days. If it does not deny or ask for more information in 60 days, your request is approved. For limited common spaces, all reserved owners must give written consent.

Installing owners pay charger costs

You must get board approval and agree in writing to conditions. Within 14 days after approval, you must provide a certificate of insurance. You pay all installation costs, including higher master insurance, attorney, engineering, permit, and zoning costs. You pay for electricity. You and later owners must maintain, repair, replace, and remove the charger and fix any damage. You also cover any uninsured losses tied to the charger. You must tell buyers about the charger and these duties. Chargers must meet state, federal, and local safety rules. You do not need extra liability coverage for an existing NEMA‑standard AC plug.

Associations can add chargers, assess losses

The association may install shared chargers in common areas and set rules for use. It may create new parking spaces to support installations. Before a sale, it may require removal of a private charger unless the buyer accepts it. The association may charge an owner for any uninsured loss or deductible linked to a charger, even if no insurance claim is filed.

Winner gets fees in charger lawsuits

In any case to enforce this law, the winner gets reasonable attorney’s fees. This rule applies to owners, associations, and others covered by the law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Tipping

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Cameron D. Reny

    Democratic • Senate

  • David Boyer

    Republican • House

  • Denise Tepler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laurie Osher

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sean Faircloth

    Democratic • House

  • Timothy E. Nangle

    Democratic • Senate

  • W. Crockett

    Independent • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 21 • No: 13

Senate vote • 6/4/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

Yes: 21 • No: 13

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 280

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  4. Reports READ.On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-257) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-257). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/5/2025House

  5. Reports READ On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 350 Yeas 21 - Nays 13 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-257) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-257) Sent down for concurrence

    6/4/2025Senate

  6. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/18/2025House

  8. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on JUDICIARY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    3/18/2025Senate

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