2024 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

SB350: Prohibiting discriminatory practices by financial institution or government entity against firearms manufacturers

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to create and define the civil offense of unlawful discriminatory practices by a financial institution or government entity against manufacturers, retailers, distributors, shooting ranges, or trade associations that support or are engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition products. The bill authorizes a declaratory judgment action to be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state. It provides monetary damages and other remedies and costs, together with potential discontinuance of business by the state with these violators.

Bill History

1/12/2024
Filed for introduction
Senate
1/11/2024
To Judiciary
Senate
1/12/2024
Introduced in Senate
Senate
1/12/2024
To Judiciary
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/12/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
Sine Die

Sponsors

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197012.4 KB