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This bill prohibits governmental entities, which include state agencies and political subdivisions like counties and municipalities, from entering into contracts that discriminate against businesses involved with firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories, or against firearm trade associations. Discrimination is defined as refusing to do business, continuing existing business, or terminating business solely based on a company's status as a "firearm entity" (defined as a manufacturer, distributor, supplier, retailer of firearms, ammunition, or accessories, or a sport shooting range) or "firearm trade association" (a non-profit organization with firearm entities as members). The bill also amends existing law to prevent counties and municipalities from entering into contracts or rental agreements that restrict the possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer, or ownership of firearms or ammunition. Furthermore, state agencies are now prohibited from interfering with citizens' rights to possess firearms, and individuals adversely affected by such state agency actions can sue for relief, with potential civil liability for officials involved, and public funds cannot be used for their defense. State law enforcement agencies are exempt from these regulations concerning firearms used by their officers in official duties. The bill also clarifies existing regulations regarding firearms in public places and amends provisions related to challenging local ordinances and regulations that violate firearm rights, allowing for legal action and potential civil liability for officials who fail to remedy violations.

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