Bill > HB779

This bill prohibits Missouri governmental entities from purchasing electric vehicles unless the manufacturer provides a sworn certification that no forced labor or oppressive child labor was used in the vehicle's production, including in the manufacturing of components, mining, or sourcing of materials. The bill defines key terms such as "forced labor" (work obtained through fraud, coercion, or threat), "oppressive child labor" (employment of children under 14 in hazardous occupations), and "governmental entity" (state agencies, political subdivisions, and state-operated enterprises). If a manufacturer provides false or misleading information, they can be subject to significant civil penalties of $10,000 per false statement or half the total vehicle price. Additionally, state employees, local government employees, and board members who knowingly violate the bill's provisions can face personal fines of $5,000, with these funds being directed to the Missouri Veterans Commission or local school districts. The bill also allows any Missouri citizen to bring enforcement actions, providing a broad mechanism for ensuring compliance with the labor standards requirement.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB779&year=2025&code=R