DATE CREATED: January 12, 2024
LAST ACTION DATE: 01/12/2024
LAST AMENDMENT DATE: 01/12/2024
PROGRESS: Dead
BILL ID: SB350
CATEGORIES: Justice
REGION: WV
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
VERSIONS: 1
LAST ACTION: To Judiciary
ACTIONS: 4
SPONSORS: Laura Wakim Chapman (R) , Robert Karnes (R) , Patrick Martin (R)*
KEYWORDS: Device Specifically Designed, Loaded Cartridges Consisting, Net Earnings Inures, Temporary Restraining Order, Bank Holding Companies, Existing Business Relationship, Recover Civil Penalties, Trade Association Identified, Trade Association Supports, Terminate Financial Services