Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a new law that restricts state and local government contracts worth $100,000 or more with companies perceived to discriminate against the firearm industry. This legislation, sponsored by State Senator Casey Murdock, aims to curb what he describes as bias from major financial institutions against gun manufacturers and retailers, emphasizing that taxpayer-funded contracts should not support organizations that do not align with Oklahoma values.
The law, which takes effect on November 1, mandates that firms provide written assurances they do not have policies that discriminate against firearm entities. This follows previous efforts in the Oklahoma legislature to introduce similar measures that failed, but recent trends show a growing backlash against businesses considered to adopt “woke” policies. The development could significantly impact the relationship between the state and various financial institutions, some of which have faced scrutiny for their stance on the firearms industry.
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