Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation SB182
Legislation Overview
Title: Prohibiting discriminatory practices by financial institution or government entity against firearms manufacturers
Subject: Insurance
Description: 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.
Session: 2023 Regular Session
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 13, 2023
Sponsors
Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.
4 sponsors: Patrick Martin (R); Patricia Rucker (R); Mark Maynard (R); Michael Maroney (R);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 12% (4 of 34)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Jan 13, 2023 | Filed for introduction |
| Senate | Jan 13, 2023 | To Judiciary |
| Senate | Jan 13, 2023 | Introduced in Senate |
| Senate | Jan 13, 2023 | To Judiciary |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Introduced | not available | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
| There are no amendments to this bill at this time | |||||
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
There have not been any votes on this bill
Link: link to state bill page
