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HB 2691

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Darin Chappell

Missouri HB 2691 requires EV suppliers to certify their production and supply chains are free from forced labor and child labor to be eligible for state vehicle contracts.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2691

Summary of HB 2691 (Missouri, 2026)

Purpose and intent

HB 2691 seeks to restrict state contracting for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) to manufacturers that certify their production did not involve forced labor or child labor. The bill aims to align state procurement with labor- and human-rights standards by ensuring that EV purchases funded by state contracts meet specific supply-chain integrity criteria.

Key provisions and changes

  • Contracting restriction: The state may not enter into or renew contracts to purchase electric vehicles unless the manufacturer provides certification that the vehicles (and likely the components of those vehicles) were produced without the use of forced labor or child labor.
  • Certification requirement: Manufacturers must attest to compliance with labor standards in their supply chains as a condition of eligibility for state EV purchases. The bill specifies that the certification must be accurate and verifiable, though it may not detail the exact verification method in the text provided.
  • Scope of applicability: The prohibition applies specifically to state contracts for the purchase of electric vehicles. The bill does not appear to extend to non-vehicle purchases or to activities other than procurement of EVs.
  • Enforcement and compliance: The bill would likely authorize the relevant state procurement or ethics enforcement bodies to enforce the certification requirement, potentially including remedies for noncompliance such as rejection of bids, contract termination, or penalties. Specific enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the summary provided.

Who would be affected

  • Manufacturers and suppliers of electric vehicles: Companies seeking to sell EVs to the Missouri state government would need to provide and maintain labor-priority certifications regarding forced labor and child labor in their production and supply chains.
  • Missouri state agencies and procurement officials: Agencies responsible for bid solicitation, contract awards, and contract administration for EV purchases would apply the certification requirement and determine eligibility of bids.
  • Potential impact on vendors in the EV market: Vendors that cannot certify compliant supply chains may be disqualified from Missouri EV procurement opportunities, potentially affecting competition and contract awards.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referral and readings:
    • Prefiled on January 5, 2026.
    • Read First Time on January 7, 2026.
    • Read Second Time on January 8, 2026.
    • Referred to Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor is not listed in full on the summary; a co-sponsor is Darin Chappell.
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would progress through committee consideration (Emerging Issues) and, if favorable, proceed to floor votes in the House and, subsequently, potential action in the Senate. Specific timelines would depend on committee schedules and legislative rules.

Notes and considerations

  • The bill focuses narrowly on the procurement of EVs by the state and does not specify broader labor or environmental standards beyond the prohibition on contracts with manufacturers using forced or child labor.
  • Details such as the precise certification standards, verification processes, remedies for noncompliance, and potential waivers or phased implementation are not provided in the available summary and would appear in the bill’s full text and any accompanying fiscal or policy notes.

This summary provides the core purpose, provisions, affected parties, and procedural context based on the information available. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and accompanying fiscal impact statement should be reviewed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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