Bill > LB687

This bill adopts the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act, which establishes requirements for government contracts with companies that have at least ten full-time employees and involve contracts valued at $100,000 or more. The act defines key terms such as "firearm entity" (including manufacturers, distributors, and gun ranges), "ammunition," and "discriminate," which broadly means refusing to do business with or terminating a business relationship with a firearm-related company solely because of its status in the firearms industry. Under the law, governmental entities must require companies seeking contracts to provide a written verification that they do not and will not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. The requirements do not apply to sole-source providers or situations where no bidder can provide the required verification. The Department of Administrative Services is tasked with reviewing state agency contracts to ensure compliance with the act. The bill aims to prevent companies from penalizing or excluding businesses in the firearms industry from government contracts based on their involvement with firearms.

Business and Industry

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