Missouri proposal would make local governments pay for required chargers

A local government that requires charging stations would pay their installation, maintenance, and operating costs. This applies to any Missouri political subdivision that requires electric vehicle charging stations. These requirements would apply only to parking lots with more than 30 parking spaces. Businesses and property owners could still choose to pay these costs.

Local governments could not require more than five charging stations or infrastructure for more than five future stations in one parking lot. The limits apply to requirements set by political subdivisions for electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure for future stations. These requirements would apply only to parking lots with more than 30 parking spaces. Local governments could not require stations or future-station infrastructure in parking lots owned or leased by churches or tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits.