The proposed bill amends chapter 34 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, 34.630, which establishes regulations for state purchasing of electric vehicles. It defines key terms such as "electric vehicle," "forced labor," "oppressive child labor," and "governmental entity." Under this new section, no governmental entity is permitted to enter into contracts for the procurement of electric vehicles or their components unless they receive a sworn certification from the manufacturer. This certification must confirm that the manufacturer consents to the state's jurisdiction and certifies that no forced or oppressive child labor was used in the production of the vehicles or components. The bill also outlines penalties for violations of these provisions. If a manufacturer or seller provides false information, they may face a civil penalty of $10,000 per misleading statement or half the total price paid by the governmental entity, whichever is greater. Governmental entities and state employees that knowingly violate the certification requirement are subject to fines, with specific amounts designated for the Missouri veterans commission or local school districts. Additionally, any citizen has the right to enforce this section, ensuring accountability in the procurement process for electric vehicles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5142H.01): 34.630