SB 969CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 969 mandates inspection standards for commercial electric vehicle chargers

Original title: Weights and measures: electric vehicle fueling systems.

September 4, 2026

Weights and Measures Electric Vehicles Consumer Protection State Regulations Weightsandmeasures electricvehiclefuelingsystems

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.Apr 27, 2026

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 02/03/26 - Introduced → 03/23/26 - Amended Senate

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a standardized oversight framework for EV charging accuracy, ensuring that consumers receive the amount of electricity they pay for while shifting reporting and inspection duties to county officials.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Electric vehicle charging station operators

Operators must register their systems with county sealers and comply with new repair and reporting requirements.

County sealers

County sealers are tasked with new inspection, data collection, and reporting duties for EV fueling systems.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to set inspection frequencies for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and mandates that county s report inspection data to the state. It also creates a new certification process that allows factory-certified EV chargers to bypass certain field-installation requirements while requiring registered service agencies to handle repairs.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

How will this affect EV charging station operators?

Operators must register their systems with the county , submit a 'placed in service' report, and ensure that any repairs affecting the accuracy of the device are performed by a registered .

What happens if a charging station is factory-certified?

If a system meets requirements and is factory-certified for requirements, it is exempt from the requirement to be placed in service in the field by a or .

News Coverage

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Connected Entities

organizationState Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission“Receives biannual data reports regarding EV fueling systems.”Map →

organizationCounty Sealer“Responsible for local inspection and testing of weighing and measuring devices.”Map →

organizationDivision of Measurement Standards“Receives monthly inspection data from county sealers.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Food and Agriculture“Responsible for weights and measures supervision and regulation adoption.”Map →

organizationCounty sealer“Responsible for inspecting and testing weighing and measuring devices.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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Controversy20
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