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AZ HB2472

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Frank Carroll

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits government entities and financial institutions from discriminating against firearm entities based on their involvement in lawful firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition commerce.

  • Allows injured parties to sue for violations and recover actual damages, treble damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, reasonable attorney fees, and costs.

  • Authorizes the Arizona Attorney General to file civil actions, seek declaratory judgments, injunctions, and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, and to request state termination of business relationships with violating financial institutions.

  • Exempts financial institutions from the prohibition if they refuse services for legitimate business reasons or under regulatory directives, though "business reason" excludes policies that discriminate against firearm entities.

  • Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for civil actions and includes detailed definitions of covered entities including manufacturers, retailers, shooting ranges, and trade associations in the firearms industry.

Legislative Description

Businesses; firearms; unlawful acts

Firearms

Last Action

House read second time

1/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/24/2022
Judiciary1/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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