Adopt the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act

LB 687, the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act, requires Nebraska government agencies to verify that companies they contract with (for agreements over $100,000 with 10+ full-time employees) do not refuse business with firearm-related businesses or trade associations. It mandates written confirmation that companies won’t discriminate against gun manufacturers, retailers, ranges, or gun industry trade groups (nonprofits representing these businesses) in contracts. Exceptions include sole-source contracts or when no qualified bids are received. The law aims to prevent government entities from excluding firearm industry businesses from public contracts based solely on their industry, while allowing compliance with federal/state laws or traditional business reasons.