HB288

Mississippi HB288 imposes a tax on motor vehicles charged at alternative-fuel fueling stations to fund road maintenance.

Mississippi HB288 imposes a tax on motor vehicles charged at alternative-fuel fueling stations. The tax is $3.50 per vehicle charged from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and $5.00 per vehicle charged from July 1, 2027, onward. The tax is collected by the owner or operator of the fueling station and remitted to the Department of Revenue. The revenue is apportioned for road maintenance purposes. The tax does not apply to electric vehicles exempt from ad valorem taxation. The tax rates are subject to annual adjustments based on the U.S. inflation rate.