AB 2748CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2748 requires electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new and existing affordable housing developments

Original title: Building standards: affordable housing developments: electric vehicle charging.

August 13, 2026

Building Standards Affordable Housing Electric Vehicles State Mandates Buildingstandards affordablehousingdevelopments electricvehiclecharging

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The Frame

What this does

This measure increases construction requirements for affordable housing developers, potentially impacting project costs and timelines for developments permitted within the four-year window.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Affordable housing developers

They must comply with new electric vehicle charging installation standards for projects permitted within the specified timeframe.

Local building departments

They are responsible for enforcing the new building standards within their jurisdictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill mandates that affordable housing developments applying for permits between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, must install low-power Level 2 or higher electric vehicle charging receptacles. The requirement applies to projects meeting specific state building code standards and expires on January 1, 2030.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure increases construction requirements for affordable housing developers, potentially impacting project costs and timelines for developments permitted within the four-year window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all housing developments?

No, it specifically applies to affordable housing developments for which a permit application is submitted between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028.

What happens if a developer does not comply?

Violations of the are subject to fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 6 months.

Will local governments be reimbursed for the cost of enforcing this?

The bill provides that reimbursement for state-mandated costs shall be made if the Commission on State Mandates determines such costs are required.

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Sunset Clause Implementation

The bill includes a specific sunset date of January 1, 2030, suggesting the legislature intends this as a temporary pilot or transitional mandate.

California Legislature

Connected Entities

organizationCommission on State Mandates“Determines reimbursement for state-mandated local costs.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Housing and Community Development“Collaborates on developing building standards for EV charging.”Map →

organizationCalifornia Building Standards Commission“Responsible for adopting and enforcing building standards.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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