MS HB1459

Establishes an affirmative defense for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) providers in civil liability actions for damage or injury caused by unforeseeable alterations or modifications to LPG equipment that made it unsafe.

Provides an affirmative defense when end-users operate LPG equipment outside its intended manner or purpose in a way that rendered it unsafe, provided the LPG provider or equipment manufacturer gave reasonable warnings about misuse consequences.

Defines "liquefied petroleum gas equipment" as any appliance, equipment, or piping system that uses, stores, or transports LPG.

Defines "liquefied petroleum gas provider" as any person or entity engaged in supplying, handling, transporting, or selling LPG.

Effective date: July 1, 2020.