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HB 86: BUILDING CODE – Adds to existing law to prohibit laws that require electric vehicle charging stations or parking spaces in any building plan and to provide for preemption of local laws and ordinances.

Prohibits state and local governments from requiring electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, designated EV parking spaces, or related infrastructure in building plans. Provides statewide preemption over conflicting local ordinances. Declares emergency clause for immediate effect.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 13, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 30, 2025

Sponsors

  • BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 26, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • March 5, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 28-7-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenn (passed)
  • March 7, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 11, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 8:10 a.m. on March 11, 2025
  • March 13, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2025 Session Law Chapter 33 Effective: 03/11/2025

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