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ID S1027

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits large financial institutions (banks with over $100 billion in assets or payment processors handling over $100 billion annually) from discriminating against customers based on "social credit scores" that evaluate religious exercise, political speech, refusal to adopt ESG-related policies, or participation in fossil fuel or firearms industries

  • Requires covered financial institutions to provide customers with a detailed written explanation within 14 days upon request when service is refused, restricted, or terminated, including the specific basis for the decision and relevant terms of service provisions

  • Defines protected activities to include refusal to adopt greenhouse gas emission targets, refusal to conduct diversity audits or provide race/gender-based quotas, and refusal to facilitate employee abortions or gender reassignment services

  • Authorizes enforcement through the Idaho Consumer Protection Act, allowing both Attorney General investigations and private civil actions by harmed individuals seeking remedies

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to both state-chartered and national banks operating in Idaho

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for transparency in financial services.

TRANSPARENCY IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 164 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Business3/4/2025
State Affairs1/28/2025
Judiciary and Rules1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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