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SB 1267 limits association liability for member-owned EV charging stations and expands owner financial responsibility

Original title: Common interest developments: electric vehicle charging stations owned by members in common areas.

August 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill shifts the financial and legal risk of private EV charging stations in s away from the collective association and onto the individual unit owner who installed the equipment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Common interest development associations

Associations receive new civil liability protections regarding EV charging stations they do not own.

Owners of separate interests in common interest developments

Owners face expanded financial responsibility for damages caused by the use of their EV charging stations and must indemnify the association for installation-related losses.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill provides homeowners associations (HOAs) with civil liability protection for damages caused by electric vehicle (EV) charging stations they do not own, while requiring station owners to cover costs related to the station's use and the association for installation-related damages.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my HOA be responsible if someone gets hurt using my private EV charger?
Under SB 1267, the association would receive civil liability protection for injuries or damages caused by an EV charging station that it does not own.
What costs am I responsible for if I install an EV charger in a common area?
You are responsible for costs related to the installation, maintenance, repair, removal, or replacement of the station, as well as any damages resulting from the station's use.

Why It Matters

The bill shifts the financial and legal risk of private EV charging stations in s away from the collective association and onto the individual unit owner who installed the equipment.

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Connected Entities

otherDavis-Stirling Common Interest Development ActThe existing legal framework governing common interest developments.Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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