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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 948 Prohibits Non-Electric Vehicles from Parking in EV Charging Spaces and Establishes Towing and Fines
Last action · March 18, 2025: Referred to ENERGY, March 18, 2025Sponsors: Joe Ciresi and 14 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 948 prohibits non-electric vehicles and electric vehicles not actively charging from parking in designated EV charging spaces. Violators face s with fines ranging from $50 to $200, and vehicles may be towed if appropriate signage is posted.
Drivers of non-electric vehicles or non-charging electric vehicles face potential towing costs and fines between $50 and $200 for parking in designated charging spaces across Pennsylvania.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Electric vehicle owners
Electric vehicle owners gain protected access to designated charging spaces but must actively receive electricity while parked there.
Non-electric vehicle owners
Non-electric vehicle owners are prohibited from parking in designated EV charging stalls and face potential towing and fines.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my gas-powered car in an electric vehicle charging space if I am just running a quick errand?
What happens if I leave my electric vehicle parked in a charging space without plugging it in?
Is a sign required before my vehicle can be towed from an EV charging space?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Mar 18, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to ENERGY, March 18, 2025
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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