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HB1073Introduced in the House

Consumer freedom of choice; protect in the purchase of farm equipment, vehicles and lawn tools.

Passed

Introduced by Brent Powell, District 59

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Protect Consumer Freedom Of Choice In The Purchase Of Farm Equipment, Motor Vehicles And Lawn Tools; To Amend Section 75-99-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Consumer Freedom Of Choice In Appliances Act To Reflect The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 75-99-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Amend Section 75-99-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Governmental Entities From Enforcing Any Regulation That Prohibits Or Restricts The Sale Or Use Of Farm Equipment, Motor Vehicles Or Lawn Tools Based On Fuel Source; To Amend Section 75-99-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Affect The Governmental Entity's Authority To Ensure The Safe Use Of Farm Equipment, Motor Vehicles And Lawn Tools In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Recommendations; To Bring Forward Section 27-55-539, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Approved by Governor

March 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Passed · March 9, 2026

48

Yes

2

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Michael McLendon1Yes
Theresa Gillespie Isom2Yes
Kathy Chism3Yes
Rita Potts Parks4Yes
Daniel Sparks5Yes
Chad Mcmahan6Yes
Hob Bryan7Yes
Benjamin Suber8Yes
Nicole Boyd9Yes
Neil Whaley10Yes

Bill history

  1. Referred To Energy

  2. Title Suff Do Pass

  3. Passed

  4. Transmitted To Senate

  5. Referred To Energy

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

  7. Passed

  8. Returned For Enrolling

  9. Enrolled Bill Signed

  10. Enrolled Bill Signed

  11. Approved by Governor

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