The proposed legislation, known as the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act, aims to establish guidelines for government contracting with companies in the firearm industry. It defines key terms such as "ammunition," "company," "contract," "discriminate against a firearm entity," and "firearm," among others. The Act stipulates that any contract between a governmental entity and a company with at least ten full-time employees, valued at a minimum of $100,000 and funded wholly or partially by public funds, must include a written verification from the company affirming that it does not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations.
Additionally, the Act outlines exceptions to these requirements, such as contracts with sole-source providers or situations where no bids are received from companies that can provide the necessary verification. The Department of Administrative Services is designated with the authority to review state agency contracts to ensure compliance with the Act. Overall, the legislation seeks to prevent discrimination against businesses involved in the firearm industry in the context of government contracts.