H62

Farmers Protection Act

Introduced·2/5/25

North Carolina Farmers Protection Act prohibits banks from discriminating against farmers based on ESG commitments.

The North Carolina Farmers Protection Act aims to prevent banks from discriminating against agriculture producers based on their environmental, social, or governance commitments. It prohibits banks from denying or canceling services to farmers due to their greenhouse gas emissions, use of fossil-fuel derived fertilizer, or use of fossil-fuel powered machinery. If a bank has made any ESG commitment related to agriculture, there is a rebuttable presumption that the bank's denial or restriction of a service to an agriculture producer violates this section.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Economic Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

11:00 AM

Agriculture and Environment Hearing

History

Mar 17, 2025

House

Withdrawn From Com

Mar 17, 2025

House

Re-ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 12, 2025

House

Reptd Fav Com Substitute