Governor Kevin Stitt has signed Senate Bill 500, which prohibits Oklahoma public entities from entering contracts with businesses that discriminate against firearm entities or their trade associations. The law specifically defines discrimination as the refusal to engage in business or the termination of existing relationships based solely on a company’s status as a firearm-related organization.
This legislative move aligns with the interests of the National Rifle Association (NRA), which celebrated the bill’s passage. As public entities adjust their procurement policies in response to this new law, it raises questions about the broader implications for public contracting and the relationship between government and private businesses in the state.
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