Yes. On September 20, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed six bills aimed at speeding electric-vehicle charger deployment and expanding consumer protections: SB 969, SB 1283, AB 1820, SB 1213, SB 1267, and SB 615. According to the governor’s office, the package modernizes public-charger inspection rules, clarifies streamlined permitting for related charger infrastructure such as trenching and canopies, and reduces permitting barriers and fees for charging projects at apartments and mixed-use housing.
The same signing also covers clearer zero-emission truck incentive transparency, easier EV charging access for homeowners association residents, and clearer battery information for vehicle shoppers. The announcement also notes more than 216,445 public and shared charging plugs statewide, including more than 20,000 DC fast-charging ports.
Source: Governor of California — Newsom signs EV charging and consumer legislation (Sept. 20, 2026)