Rating: +1

Bill Summary:
H0086 adds a new section to the Idaho Building Code Act (Section 39-4109B) to prohibit both the state of Idaho and local governments from mandating the inclusion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure—such as charging stations, EV-designated parking spaces, or upgraded conduit systems—in building plans. The bill establishes clear statewide preemption, meaning any existing or future local ordinances or regulations requiring EV infrastructure in construction projects are nullified. The law includes an emergency clause and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Reason for Rating:
H0086 directly supports the Idaho Republican Party Platform by defending property rights, blocking regulatory overreach, and preventing forced adoption of green infrastructure mandates. It ensures builders, developers, and property owners are not compelled by local governments to invest in costly EV-related installations they may not want or need. The bill reaffirms Idaho’s commitment to free-market choices and limits the growing trend of environmental mandates that shift costs onto individuals and businesses. It preserves consumer choice, restricts government interference, and upholds the principle of limited government—core tenets of the Idaho GOP Platform.