Bill > HB2440

This bill establishes new restrictions on state agencies' ability to regulate motor vehicles based on their energy source or engine type. Specifically, the bill defines "energy source" as any fuel or power that can drive an engine, and "engine" as a machine that converts energy into mechanical motion. Under this legislation, state agencies would be prohibited from banning or restricting the sale or use of motor vehicles based on their energy source, and they cannot prevent individuals from owning vehicles powered by an engine. Additionally, the state's air quality implementation plan would be barred from including provisions that would limit a person's ability to purchase any type of motor vehicle, including those with traditional internal combustion engines. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and appears to be a preemptive measure to protect consumer choice in vehicle purchases and prevent potential future restrictions on certain types of vehicles, such as those powered by fossil fuels or with traditional combustion engines.

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