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IN HB1277

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

James Baird

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1277 Summary

  • Removes definitions of "E85" motor fuel and "flexible fuel vehicle" from Indiana Code IC 34-30-24
  • Creates new definition for "blended fuel" as ethanol-gasoline blend containing 10% to 85% ethanol
  • Extends civil liability immunity to qualified persons or entities that sell, supply, distribute, manufacture, store, or refine blended fuel when misuse occurs
  • Immunity does not apply if qualified persons fail to display required warning signs or if injury results from gross negligence or willful misconduct
  • Effective date: July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Immunity for misuse of blended fuel. Removes the definitions of "E85" motor fuel and "flexible fuel vehicle", and creates a definition for "blended fuel". Replaces immunity protections for misuse of E85 with immunity protections for misuse of blended fuel.

Last Action

Representative Goodin added as coauthor

1/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation1/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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