SB 1267 limits association liability for member-owned EV charging stations and expands owner financial responsibility
August 30, 2026
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The Frame
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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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.
Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will my HOA be responsible if someone gets hurt using my private EV charger?
What costs am I responsible for if I install an EV charger in a common area?
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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