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NC H919

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits banks, savings associations, savings banks, and credit unions from denying or canceling services based on a customer's political opinions, religious beliefs, lawful firearm ownership, involvement in fossil fuel/timber/mining/agriculture industries, or support for government efforts against illegal immigration and trafficking

  • Bans financial institutions from using "social credit scores" that consider a person's failure to meet environmental standards, social governance benchmarks, or corporate diversity requirements, as long as the person complies with state and federal law

  • Requires banks using subjective standards to fully disclose and explain those standards before entering contracts, with customers signing acknowledgment, and mandates annual compliance attestation under penalty of perjury by January 1 each year

  • Creates a private right of action allowing aggrieved persons to sue for damages or injunctive relief, with violations classified as unfair or deceptive trade practices under G.S. 75-1.1

  • Adds insurance industry prohibition against refusing coverage or charging different rates based solely on ESG criteria, diversity/equity/inclusion policies, or political factors, unless based on sound actuarial principles related to actual loss experience

Legislative Description

Fair Access to Financial Services

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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