This bill establishes a new requirement for the State of Oklahoma and its political subdivisions regarding the purchase of electric vehicles. Specifically, it mandates that no electric vehicle can be acquired without first verifying with the manufacturer that child labor was not utilized in the assembly of the vehicle or in the production of its components. This verification process is intended to ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with labor standards.
The new legal language will be codified as Section 9002 of Title 62 in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, providing a timeline for implementation of these regulations.