MS SB2492

Amends Mississippi Code Section 77-3-3 to exclude electric vehicle charging providers from the definition of "public utility" under specific conditions.

Allows non-utility persons to provide electric vehicle charging if they: (1) purchase electricity on a metered retail basis from the local electric utility, and (2) furnish only that purchased electricity to the public for compensation exclusively to charge battery-powered and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Classifies qualifying electric vehicle charging providers as "end-use customers" rather than utilities, regardless of whether they receive compensation for charging services.

Maintains existing consumer protections by limiting the exemption to entities that source electricity from licensed utilities and provide charging services only.

Effective July 1, 2023.