Tennessee House Bill HB1875

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/21/26
• Refer: 2/2/26
• Refer: 2/11/26
• Refer: 4/8/26
• Engrossed: 4/13/26
• Enrolled: 4/14/26
• Passed: 5/1/26

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48 and Title 66, relative to electric vehicle charging stations.

Impact

The bill is expected to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicle technology by removing barriers that homeowners may face when seeking to install charging stations. By empowering unit owners, the legislation may encourage more individuals to shift towards electric vehicles, aligning with broader environmental goals and the transition to sustainable energy. The bill reflects a growing trend to support electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly as demand for such amenities increases among residents of single-family and multi-family housing.

Summary

House Bill 1875 seeks to amend the Tennessee Code regarding electric vehicle charging stations in residential areas managed by homeowners' associations. The bill specifies that associations cannot prohibit unit owners from installing such charging stations for personal use on their property, which includes designated parking locations. However, homeowners' associations are allowed to establish reasonable restrictions concerning the size, placement, and manner of installation of charging stations on individual properties, ensuring that these installations do not pose undue disruption or safety issues within the community.

Contention

Some potential points of contention surrounding HB1875 could arise from the balance of individual rights against community governance. Homeowners' associations that may have well-defined governance structures and existing rules may find the bill imposes limitations on their ability to regulate community installations that they deem necessary for aesthetic or safety reasons. Opponents of the bill may argue that local conditions and community preferences should dictate the rules regarding property installations, while supporters may view the legislation as a necessary step towards facilitating green technology adoption.