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WV HB3342

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Hanshaw

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local government entities from contracting with financial institutions (banks, credit unions, credit card operators) that discriminate against firearm entities or firearm trade associations based on their involvement in lawful firearms commerce

  • Requires government contracts with financial institutions to include termination provisions if discrimination is discovered, with termination to occur within one year of the determination

  • Allows individuals harmed by financial institution discrimination to file civil lawsuits seeking actual damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees, with a two-year statute of limitations

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions and requires submission of violating institutions' names to the Governor for termination of state business relationships

  • Provides exceptions for sole-source providers, decisions based on traditional business reasons specific to individual customers, compliance with regulatory directives, and financial institutions with written non-discrimination policies protecting firearm entities

Legislative Description

Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act

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Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/31/2025
Finance3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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