HB2691

Prohibits state contracts for the purchase of electric vehicles unless the manufacturer certifies that the vehicles were produced without forced or child labor

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2691 prohibits state contracts for electric vehicles unless manufacturers certify no forced or child labor was used in production.

Missouri HB2691 mandates that state contracts for electric vehicles require a certification from manufacturers that no forced or child labor was used in production. The bill defines "forced labor" and "oppressive child labor" and imposes fines on governmental entities and individuals who knowingly violate these requirements. The fines can be substantial, with penalties up to ten thousand dollars per false statement or the total price paid for the vehicles or components.

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)