SB628 Enabling curbside electric-vehicle charging.
Enabling curbside electric-vehicle charging.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Expanding EV charging infrastructure benefits EV owners and can reduce transportation fuel costs over time.
Your Community
More EV charging supports cleaner transportation and helps NH businesses attract EV-driving customers.
Your Freedom
Gives municipalities a new option for infrastructure and supports consumer choice in vehicle type.
Status
Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3
Sponsor
David Watters (D)
The Short Version
Enables municipalities to install curbside electric vehicle charging stations. Expands EV infrastructure to support the growing number of electric vehicle owners in NH.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Electric vehicle owners
- ▲ Municipalities wanting modern infrastructure
- ▲ Downtown businesses
- ▲ Air quality
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipalities bearing installation costs
- ▼ Traditional fuel retailers
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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