CONTRACTS: Provides relative to prohibition on certain governmental entity contracts with companies that discriminate against firearm and ammunition industries. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

SB 234 prohibits state and local government entities in Louisiana from entering into contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industries. The bill defines "status" to explicitly include the lawful products, services, and practices of firearm entities and trade associations, ensuring these businesses are protected from discriminatory treatment. It authorizes the state attorney general to take legal action against companies that violate these rules and allows the attorney general to recover legal costs if they win a case. Additionally, the law includes a threshold exemption, meaning the restrictions do not apply to contracts where a company receives less than $50,000 in total funding.