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SB 1283CALIFORNIASession 20252026
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California SB 1283 expands expedited permitting for electric vehicle charging stations and supporting infrastructure

Original title: Electric vehicle charging stations: installation: permits.

August 30, 2026

Electric vehicle charging stationsPermittingLocal governmentInfrastructureEnergy storageElectricvehiclechargingstationsinstallationpermits

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the administrative burden for property owners and developers installing EV infrastructure by forcing local governments to streamline approvals for supporting equipment like energy storage and canopies, potentially reducing project timelines.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local governments

They must update their permitting ordinances and checklists to include new infrastructure types and provide written notices of approval within 30 days.

EV charging station developers

They gain access to expedited permitting for canopies and energy storage and may use standardized state forms for applications.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires local governments to include EV charging station canopies and onsite energy storage in their expedited permitting processes by December 31, 2027. It also mandates that the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) create standardized forms and templates to assist applicants in meeting local requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes the administrative burden for property owners and developers installing EV infrastructure by forcing local governments to streamline approvals for supporting equipment like energy storage and canopies, potentially reducing project timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill remove local safety oversight for EV stations?
No. The bill explicitly states that local agencies may still require plans and documentation necessary to verify that stations and infrastructure meet all local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
What happens if my local government hasn't updated their permitting checklist by the deadline?
If the local government has not adopted or amended the required checklist, applicants can use a standardized form developed by the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to submit their project information.

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Expansion of Expedited Permitting

The bill shifts the scope of 'expedited' permitting from just the charging hardware to the entire supporting ecosystem, including energy storage and canopies.

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Connected Entities

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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