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Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation SB350

  this is an pro-gun bill
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: 2024 Regular Session

Last Action: To Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 12, 2024

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Patrick Martin (R); Laura Wakim Chapman (R); Robert Karnes (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 9% (3 of 34)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 12, 2024 Filed for introduction
Senate Jan 12, 2024 Introduced in Senate
Senate Jan 12, 2024 To Judiciary
Senate Jan 11, 2024 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

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