WV SB182 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-13 - To Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-13 - To Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
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.
Title
Prohibiting discriminatory practices by financial institution or government entity against firearms manufacturers
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2023-01-13 | Senate | To Judiciary |
2023-01-13 | Senate | Introduced in Senate |
2023-01-13 | Senate | To Judiciary |
2023-01-13 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
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31A | 8H | 1 | New Code | See Bill Text |
31A | 8H | 2 | New Code | See Bill Text |
31A | 8H | 3 | New Code | See Bill Text |
31A | 8H | 4 | New Code | See Bill Text |