Illinois · Senate Bill 3323 · 103rd General Assembly
ACCESSIBLE EV CHARGING STATION
SB 3323Sponsored by
Dan McConchiePassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedFeb 7, 2024
In committeeFeb 7, 2024
Passed the SenateApr 18, 2024
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Creates the Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Act. Requires the Department of Transportation to ensure that charging stations in the State are sufficiently accessible to allow independent use by drivers with disabilities, including people who have limited or no hand dexterity, limb differences, or upper extremity amputations and use adaptive driving controls. Requires chargers designed to serve people who…
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Creates the Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Act. Requires the Department of Transportation to ensure that charging stations in the State are sufficiently accessible to allow independent use by drivers with disabilities, including people who have limited or no hand dexterity, limb differences, or upper extremity amputations and use adaptive driving controls. Requires chargers designed to serve people who use mobility devices to be located on an accessible route. Provides that the Department shall adopt the technical requirements for accessible routes established under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the federal Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA), including walking surfaces, curb ramps, and ramps. Establishes that a charging space with mobility features must provide a vehicle space with a minimum width of at least 11 feet and a minimum length of at least 20 feet. Requires chargers to provide a clear floor or ground space. Requires clear floor or ground spaces to meet ADA requirements for ground and floor surfaces, including criteria for firmness, stability, and slip resistance. Provides that a reasonable number of chargers, as determined by the Department, shall comply with ADA operable parts requirements, including technical requirements for clear floor or ground space, reach ranges, and operation. Provides that a connector must allow operation with one hand and no tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, and with no more than 5 pounds of force. Provides that all chargers operated or maintained by any entity within the State must comply with the technical requirements for hardware under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Grants rulemaking authority. Defines terms.
Every action
47 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dan McConchie
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan McConchie
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
