SB150 Defining electric vehicle charging station and charging a fee for annual testing by the division of weights and measures.
Defining electric vehicle charging station and charging a fee for annual testing by the division of weights and measures.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Annual testing of EV chargers protects consumers from being overcharged for electricity, just as gas pump inspections protect fuel buyers.
Your Community
As EV adoption grows, consumer protection standards for charging stations become important to ensure fair transactions.
Your Freedom
Standard consumer protection regulation for a growing industry. No meaningful impact on individual freedoms.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/08/2026 House Journal 2 P. 69
Sponsor
David Watters (D)
The Short Version
Would have defined EV charging stations and established annual testing fees to ensure they dispense electricity accurately, similar to gas pump inspections. Killed via voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ EV drivers wanting accurate billing
- ▲ Consumer protection
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ EV charging station operators paying testing fees
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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