Common interest developments: EV charging stations.

Senator Allen's proposal to modify California's regulations for electric vehicle charging stations in common interest developments removes the requirement for homeowners to name their associations as additional insured parties on liability policies. The legislation maintains owners' obligations to obtain insurance coverage for charging stations but eliminates the specific mandate to list homeowners' associations on those policies.

The bill preserves existing provisions that void any covenant or restriction unreasonably limiting the installation of charging stations in owners' units or designated parking spaces. Homeowners must continue meeting architectural standards, using licensed contractors, and covering all costs related to installation, maintenance, and electricity usage. The approval process remains unchanged - associations must respond to installation requests within 60 days or applications are automatically approved, barring reasonable requests for additional information.

For installations in common areas, the bill retains requirements that owners obtain association approval and comply with safety standards. Associations maintain authority to create new parking spaces for charging stations and develop usage terms for shared charging facilities. The legislation keeps enforcement mechanisms intact, including potential damages and civil penalties up to $1,000 for associations that willfully violate these provisions, plus attorney's fees for prevailing plaintiffs in related legal actions.