Scored 3/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Banks Serve Bill
Banks must serve gun shops, or face state penalties
Prohibiting financial institutions from discriminating against firearms businesses
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, banks in West Virginia could not refuse service to gun makers or sellers, and could be sued if they do.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill would protect gun shops from being cut off by banks, but it could raise costs for banks and limit their ability to choose customers.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Adds new article to West Virginia code.
- Bars banks from refusing service to firearm manufacturers, retailers, ranges, and trade groups.
- Allows injured parties to sue banks and recover attorney fees, damages, and penalties.
- Gives the attorney general power to sue and ask the governor to cut ties with offending banks.
- Includes a $20,000 civil penalty per violation and a two‑year statute of limitations.
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