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Electric Vehicles Charging Bill | PAPERCUTS

Electric Vehicles Charging Bill

Explore the details of bill number 36/2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Electric Vehicles Charging Bill aims to regulate electric vehicle (EV) chargers and promote the use of electricity to reduce carbon emissions from road transport in Singapore.
It establishes a framework for the approval, registration, and safe operation of EV chargers and charging stations, requiring compliance with prescribed safety and performance standards.
The Bill prohibits the supply of non-homologated EV chargers and includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance, including fines and imprisonment.
It mandates developers of buildings or electrical works to install necessary infrastructure for EV chargers and outlines requirements for maintaining and inspecting these chargers.
The Bill enables the Minister to implement rules for trials of innovative charging technologies and contains provisions for appeals against decisions made by the Land Transport Authority regarding EV chargers.

Timeline

Bill introduced

The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

4 years ago

First reading

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

4 years ago

Second reading

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

4 years ago

Select committee

The bill is examined in detail by a select committee, which may suggest amendments.

4 years ago

Third reading

Members of Parliament debate the final version of the bill, including any amendments made.

4 years ago

Voting

The bill is voted on by the Members of Parliament and, if it receives the required majority, it becomes law. Do note that an exact vote may not be counted; the 'ayes' can simply be louder than the 'noes'.

4 years ago

Bill passed

The bill is passed and becomes law.

4 years ago

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