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AZ HB2472
Bill
Status
1/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Frank Carroll
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AI Summary
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Prohibits government entities and financial institutions from discriminating against firearm entities based on their involvement in lawful firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition commerce.
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Allows injured parties to sue for violations and recover actual damages, treble damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, reasonable attorney fees, and costs.
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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.
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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.
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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