SB 628 · 2026 · Senate · Transportation Committee
Curbside electric vehicle charging
AI-generatedenabling curbside electric-vehicle charging.
Enables highway authorities to license curbside electric vehicle charging devices in public rights-of-way, sets procedures for host property electrical supply and reimbursement, and clarifies that charging device owners and operators are not public utilities.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · February 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕Senate
- House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill enables highway authorities to license curbside electric vehicle charging devices in public rights-of-way, establishes procedures for adjacent host property electrical supply and reimbursement, clarifies enforcement and siting standards, and affirms that owners and operators of such charging devices are not public utilities.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
- Rep. Thomas CormenDDeputy Ranking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
- Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
- Rep. Michael EdgarDDeputy Ranking Member· Public Works and Highways
Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-201:00 pmSenate TransportationSH 122-123Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1
- Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 2
- Feb 5, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 02/05/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 4
- Feb 5, 2026SenSpecial Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, MA; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Feb 5, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.