Creating Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act

SB 776, the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act, prohibits financial institutions that do business with West Virginia from discriminating against firearm businesses or trade associations. Specifically, it bans refusing services, terminating existing relationships, or refraining from continuing business solely because an entity sells firearms, ammunition, or related products. The law includes key exceptions: it does not apply to restrictions on selling firearms/ammo, compliance with federal/state laws, or business decisions based on specific customer factors unrelated to firearm business. This applies only to financial institutions contracted with the state, not to general retail or consumer transactions.