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SB628 Enabling curbside electric-vehicle charging.

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Enabling curbside electric-vehicle charging.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

6

Overall Impact Score

Mixed

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

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Your Wallet

Expanding EV charging infrastructure benefits EV owners and can reduce transportation fuel costs over time.

7
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Your Community

More EV charging supports cleaner transportation and helps NH businesses attract EV-driving customers.

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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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