AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF REBATES UNDER THE CONNECTICUT HYDROGEN AND ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE PURCHASE REBATE PROGRAM.

HB 6256 would change Connecticut's Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program by making rebates tied to the individual consumer rather than the vehicle. This means if a consumer returns their qualifying vehicle to a manufacturer or retailer, they can still use the rebate credit toward a new eligible vehicle purchase. The bill prevents manufacturers from retaining state funds when a vehicle is returned, ensuring consumers can reuse the rebate benefit. It directly affects electric/hydrogen vehicle buyers who return their vehicles and manufacturers who previously kept unused rebate funds. The change applies to all rebates under the program, streamlining the process for consumers.