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OK HB2544

OK HB2544
Banks and banking; Oklahoma Fair Access to Financial Services Act; definitions; practices; disclosures; civil actions; misdemeanor; effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to financial services; enacting the Oklahoma Fair Access to Financial Services Act; making legislative findings; defining terms; prohibiting financial institutions from denying services based on impermissible criteria; imposing duty of disclosure upon financial institutions; prescribing content of required disclosure; providing civil cause of action for violations of act; for civil penalties; providing for criminal penalties; providing for enforcement; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, the Oklahoma Fair Access to Financial Services Act, prohibits financial institutions from denying financial services to individuals or businesses based on non-financial criteria, such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, or political and ideological factors. It requires financial institutions to disclose the specific standards and criteria they use to determine access or denial of financial services, and to provide this information to customers who are denied services. The bill also establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations, and authorizes the State Banking Department to enforce the act and promulgate any necessary rules.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

(on 01/01/1900)

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