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HB 454

Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Act; enact

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Crowe and 5 co-sponsors

HB 454 requires fuel retailers selling E15 to also offer blends with 10% or lower ethanol, enhancing consumer choice for those needing lower ethanol options.

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Bill Summary · HB 454

Summary of Bill HB 454

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 454
  • Title: Requiring that retailers of fuel blends with 15% ethanol also offer fuel blends with 10% or lower ethanol content.
  • Status: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 17-0; CC) on 10/28/2025
  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 454 is to ensure that retailers who sell fuel blends containing 15% ethanol (commonly referred to as E15) also provide consumers with options for fuel blends that contain 10% or lower ethanol content (E10 or lower). This legislation aims to enhance consumer choice at the pump and accommodate those who may prefer or require lower ethanol fuel blends for their vehicles.

Key Provisions

  • Retailer Requirements:
    • Retailers that offer E15 fuel blends must also stock and sell fuel blends with 10% ethanol or lower.
  • Consumer Choice:
    • The bill seeks to provide consumers with more options, particularly for those who own vehicles not compatible with higher ethanol blends.

Affected Parties

  • Fuel Retailers:
    • Gas stations and fuel retailers will be directly impacted as they will need to adjust their fuel offerings to comply with the new requirement.
  • Consumers:
    • Vehicle owners, especially those with older models or specific engine types that do not perform well with higher ethanol content, will benefit from increased access to lower ethanol fuel options.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 10, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee.
  • February 13, 2025: Public hearing held to gather input on the bill.
  • March 7, 2025: Subcommittee work session conducted to discuss the bill further.
  • March 13, 2025: Executive session held, followed by the bill being retained in committee.
  • August 27, 2025: Full committee work session scheduled to review the bill.
  • October 8, 2025: Executive session held to discuss the bill's progress.
  • October 28, 2025: Committee report issued, recommending the bill be referred for interim study, with a unanimous vote of 17-0.

Conclusion

HB 454 represents a legislative effort to enhance consumer choice in fuel options by requiring retailers to offer lower ethanol blends alongside higher ethanol blends. The bill is currently under review and has undergone several committee sessions, indicating ongoing legislative interest and consideration. The outcome of the interim study will determine the next steps for this bill in the legislative process.

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

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