Consumer Freedom of Choice Act; amend to include motor vehicles, tools and farm equipment.
SB 2062, the Consumer Freedom of Choice Act, prohibits Mississippi local governments from banning or restricting the use of motor vehicles, tools (like generators and lawn mowers), and farm equipment (such as tractors and combines) based on their fuel source (e.g., gasoline, electric). It directly affects consumers, farmers, and businesses that rely on these items by preventing fuel-based restrictions in local regulations. The bill allows governments to enforce safety rules, illegal use prohibitions, and utility provider requirements, but not to deny permits or impose restrictions solely due to fuel type. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026 · House Mar 10, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 10, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred To Energy
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred To Energy
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joel Carter
RRepublican
Co
Mike Seymour
RRepublican
Co
Tyler McCaughn
RRepublican
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