Unlawful viewpoint discrimination.
Summary
Provides that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for a financial institution or a governmental entity to refuse to do business with, or otherwise discriminate against, a person because the person supports or is engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. Provides an exemption with respect to certain practices engaged in by a financial institution for a legitimate business reason or to comply with the directive of a regulator. Provides for a civil cause of action for a person aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice. Provides that the attorney general may bring a civil action in the name of the state against a person believed to be engaging in, or to have previously engaged in, an unlawful discriminatory practice. Provides that if the attorney general prevails in such an action, the attorney general shall recommend to the governor the discontinuation of state business relations with any person found to have engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2021
Last action Jan 25, 2021
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Total actions
5
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Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Blake Doriot
RRepublican
P
Jack E. Sandlin
RRepublican
P
Jim Tomes
RRepublican
Co
Mike Gaskill
RRepublican
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