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ID H0669

ID H0669
Adds to existing law to provide for equality in financial services.


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Introduced
02/27/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/01/2024
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE EQUALITY IN FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT; AMENDING TITLE 26, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 38, TITLE 26, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO- VIDE A SHORT TITLE, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TERMINOLOGY, TO DE- FINE TERMS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION AND TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN EXPLANATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 26-107, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN CODE SECTIONS TO NATIONAL BANKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho's laws to prohibit financial institutions from discriminating against individuals based on their religious beliefs, speech, associations, or participation in certain business activities, such as the fossil fuel or firearms industries. It requires financial institutions to provide a detailed explanation if they refuse, restrict, or terminate services to a customer. The bill also specifies that violations are subject to the Idaho Consumer Protection Act, allowing the state attorney general to investigate and enforce the law. Additionally, the bill applies these new provisions to national banks operating in Idaho.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 03/04/2024)

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