2025 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

SB272: 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.

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Bill History

2/12/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
2/12/2025
To Banking and Insurance then Judiciary
Senate
2/12/2025
Introduced in Senate
Senate
2/12/2025
To Banking and Insurance
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/12/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Banking and Insurance(Senate)

Sponsors

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197012.4 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/1/19704.6 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/1/19704.6 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/1/19704.1 KB