Massachusetts H3558: An Act relative to electric vehicle charging stations

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Chapter 93E of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section: Section 10. Gasoline station; dealer; electric vehicle charging station required. 1. Definitions. As used in this section: (a) "gasoline station" shall mean a premises or facility greater than fifteen hundred square feet with operational gas dispensing motor fuel pumps that dispense motor fuel available for general public retail sale. (b) "dealer" shall mean any person owning or operating a premises or facility with one or more operational gas dispensing motor fuel pumps that dispense motor fuel available for general public retail sale. (c) "electric vehicle charging station" shall mean a level three fast charging station that delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle. An electric vehicle charging station may include several charge points simultaneously connecting several electric vehicles to the station and any related equipment needed to facilitate charging plug-in electric vehicles. Each electric vehicle charging station shall have non-proprietary chargers capable of charging electric vehicles from at least three different incorporated auto manufacturers. 2. Any dealer installing new operational gas dispensing motor fuel pumps for the retail sale of motor fuels for use in motor vehicles shall also assess its proximity to optimal sites along or near commonwealth highways and major roadways for the hosting of electric vehicle fast charging hubs …

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Sponsors

• Jeffrey Roy (D, 10th Norfolk) · primary sponsor
• Michael Moore (D, Second Worcester)

Latest actions

1. April 6, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5323
2. December 4, 2025: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. August 4, 2025: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
4. May 7, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 05/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Common questions

What is H3558?

H3558 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to electric vehicle charging stations.

What is the status of H3558?

Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5323 (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored H3558?

Jeffrey Roy (D, 10th Norfolk), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H3558?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3558