How SB 628 changes current law

Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill enables licensing for curbside electric vehicle charging devices in public rights-of-way and adds new regulations regarding their operation and enforcement.

• RSA 236:134

  IV. A highway authority may designate that a parking space associated with an electric vehicle charging station be used only while the vehicle is connected and actively charging, may set time-of-day restrictions, and may establish and enforce idle-fee policies by ordinance.

  Highway authorities can regulate the use of parking spaces for electric vehicle charging to ensure vehicles are actively charging and may introduce idle fees.

• RSA 236:134

  V. For purposes of paragraph III, a requirement that a user employ a compatible connector or cable to access an electric vehicle charging station shall not be deemed a subscription or membership requirement, provided that the owner or operator offers a commercially reasonable means for any member of the public to obtain such connector or cable without subscription and without discrimination.

  Operators must provide a way for users to obtain necessary connectors or cables without subscription costs, ensuring access for all users.

• RSA 236

  New Subdivision; Curbside Electric Charging in the Public Right-of-Way.

  Creates a new legal framework for curbside electric vehicle charging devices in public rights-of-way.

• RSA 236:135

  I. "Curbside electric vehicle charging device" or "curbside EVSE" means an electric vehicle charging station installed within or immediately adjacent to a public right-of-way and associated with one or more designated on-street parking spaces.

  Defines 'curbside electric vehicle charging device' and establishes its location parameters.

• RSA 236:137

  An owner or operator of an electric vehicle charging station shall not be deemed to be a utility, public utility, or public service company solely by virtue of ownership or operation of such station or resale of electricity to drivers through EVSE. → I. An owner or operator of an electric vehicle charging station shall not be deemed a utility, public utility, or public service company solely by virtue of ownership or operation of such station or resale of electricity to drivers through EVSE.

  Clarifies that ownership or operation of curbside charging devices does not classify operators as utilities.