MS HB1060

Clarifies the definition of "public utility" to exclude persons who purchase electricity on a metered retail basis from a licensed electric utility and provide that electricity solely to charge battery-powered or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for compensation.

Allows non-utility entities to provide electric vehicle charging services without being classified as public utilities, provided they purchase electricity from the local electric utility and do not use other power sources.

Treats persons providing EV charging services as end-use customers rather than public utilities, regardless of whether they receive compensation for the charging service.

Brings forward sections 77-3-11, 77-3-201, and 77-11-305 of the Mississippi Code for possible amendment (no substantive changes made in this bill).

Takes effect July 1, 2023.