RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 762 (SB 460) 2022 Regular Session Ward
New law creates the "Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Network Act" for the purposes
of establishing a statewide electric vehicle charging technology and equipment network.
New law provides that it is the intent of the legislature that new law promotes a rapid
development of a statewide electric vehicle charging network by doing all of the following:
(1)Improving the quantity, quality, and variety of electric vehicle charging amenities and
consumer experience services available in the state.
(2)Urging the La. Public Service Commission to establish an electric vehicle charging
rate structure that promotes long-term alternative fuel market competition by
encouraging transparent pricing, more stable electricity costs, expanded investment
opportunities in charging infrastructure, innovation, and a widespread
implementation of publicly available fast charging, electric vehicle charging
technology and equipment.
(3)Urging the La. Public Service Commission to explore excluding persons or
corporations from the definition of public utility under certain circumstances.
New law defines "commission" and "electric public utility".
Effective June 18, 2022.
(Adds R.S. 45:1621-1623)