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IA HF922
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Prohibits financial institutions (banks with over $100 billion in assets, payment processors handling over $100 billion annually, and their affiliates) from using "social credit scores" to deny, restrict, or terminate financial services
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Defines "social credit score" as evaluations based on a person's protected speech, religious exercise, political associations, status as an elected official, business dealings with firearms/ammunition manufacturers or oil/gas companies, or refusal to adopt voluntary greenhouse gas targets or diversity quotas
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Requires financial institutions to provide a written explanation within 14 business days if requested by a customer whose services were refused, restricted, or terminated, including the specific terms of service and conduct that prompted the decision
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Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil enforcement actions seeking injunctive relief, damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of state residents
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Allows harmed individuals to sue for actual damages up to $10,000, or up to $30,000 (treble damages) plus attorney fees and court costs if the violation was willful
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to discrimination in the provision of financial services, and providing civil penalties.(Formerly HF 594.)
Last Action
Amendment H-8161 filed. H.J. 602.
3/5/2026