l9n/ Mississippi

2026 Regular Session

House Bill 1073

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

Became law as Chapter 374, Laws of 2026, signed March 17, 2026, 60 days after it was filed.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislature published with the bill.

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.

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the House of Representatives

1 co-sponsor

Jeff Hale

Its course

January 16 to March 17, 2026, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action11 actions on 10 days

In the House of RepresentativesJan 16 to Feb 1126 days

EnergyJan 16 to Feb 318 days

In the SenateFeb 11 to Mar 926 days

EnergyFeb 17 to Mar 213 days

With the GovernorMar 9 to Mar 178 days

Text

Each version as the Legislature printed it.

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What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislature published it is below.

In the House of Representatives Jan 16 – Feb 11

  1. Jan 16Referred to the House committee on Energy
  2. Feb 3Reported from committee in the House: title sufficient, do pass
  3. Feb 11Passed the House

In the Senate Feb 12 – Mar 9

  1. Feb 12Sent to the Senate
  2. Feb 17Referred to the Senate committee on Energy
  3. Mar 2Reported from committee in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass
  4. Mar 9Passed the Senate

To the Governor Mar 10 – Mar 17

  1. Mar 10Returned to the House for enrolling
  2. Mar 11Enrolled bill signed in the House
  3. Enrolled bill signed in the Senate
  4. Mar 17Approved by the Governor
All 11 actions, as published
  1. Jan 16Referred To EnergyHouse of Representatives
  2. Feb 3Title Suff Do PassHouse of Representatives
  3. Feb 11PassedHouse of Representatives
  4. Feb 12Transmitted To SenateHouse of Representatives
  5. Feb 17Referred To EnergySenate
  6. Mar 2Title Suff Do PassSenate
  7. Mar 9PassedSenate
  8. Mar 10Returned For EnrollingSenate
  9. Mar 11Enrolled Bill SignedHouse of Representatives
  10. Mar 11Enrolled Bill SignedSenate
  11. Mar 17Approved by GovernorGovernor