Bill > HF860

This bill establishes a comprehensive prohibition on state and local government entities creating regulations that restrict fuel-powered equipment based on its fuel source. The bill defines key terms such as "fuel source" (which includes substances like gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, propane, and electric battery power) and "fuel-powered equipment" (any manufactured good operated by an engine or motor). Specifically, government entities at the state and local levels (including counties and cities) are forbidden from adopting or maintaining regulations that prohibit or restrict the possession, storage, transfer, acquisition, operation, maintenance, repair, or reuse of fuel-powered equipment solely because of its specific fuel source. Additionally, the bill prevents governments from mandating that sellers maintain inventories of or sell fuel-powered equipment based on its fuel source. Any existing or future regulations that conflict with these provisions will be considered void and unenforceable. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to prevent local jurisdictions from creating barriers or restrictions on equipment based on how it is powered, effectively protecting consumer and business choices regarding fuel-powered machinery and vehicles.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF860