The bill enacts R.S. 39:364.1, which aims to preserve the freedom of choice for individuals in selecting combustion engine vehicles. It defines a "combustion engine vehicle" as one that converts chemical energy in fuel into mechanical energy for power. The legislation prohibits state agencies from restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles based on their energy source, including those powered by internal combustion engines.
Additionally, the bill specifies that no state agency can limit or prohibit the sale of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines. It also clarifies that air quality challenges related to Louisiana's Toxic Air Pollutant Emission Control Program will not impede citizens' ability to purchase any vehicle. This legislation seeks to ensure that citizens retain the right to choose their vehicles without interference from state regulations concerning air quality.