NO CODES REQUIRING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

HB 563 prohibits state building codes or rules from requiring electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in new residential or commercial construction. It directly affects developers and builders by removing mandates for minimum EV charging spaces, electrical infrastructure in parking areas, or EV-capable parking in new projects. The bill establishes that no standards under New Mexico's Construction Industries Licensing Act can compel the installation of EV charging equipment or related electrical capacity. This policy change eliminates specific requirements for EV infrastructure in building codes, focusing on removing prescriptive mandates rather than promoting or restricting EV adoption.