2016: SB 282 – Georgia Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act
Session 2015-16Sponsored by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), Senate Bill 282 is a solution in search of a problem that no longer exists. The legislation seeks to provide a remedy, albeit at the state level, for a program originated at the federal level (and now defunct). As currently configured, it would essentially make firearms dealers a “protected class” in Georgia and create a new cause of action against financial institutions, no doubt leading to more litigation and frivolous lawsuits.
| Description | Sponsors | Bill Status | Chamber Position |
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Sponsored by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), Senate Bill 282 is a solution in search of a problem that no longer exists. The legislation seeks to provide a remedy, albeit at the state level, for a program originated at the federal level (and now defunct). As currently configured, it would essentially make firearms dealers a “protected class” in Georgia and create a new cause of action against financial institutions, no doubt leading to more litigation and frivolous lawsuits. |
House Second Readers 02/19/2016 |
