H3296

Farmer Protection Act

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3296 prohibits financial institutions from discriminating against agriculture producers based on ESG factors.

South Carolina H3296, known as the Farmer Protection Act, amends the state code to prevent financial institutions from discriminating against agriculture producers based on environmental, social, and governance factors. The act defines "agriculture producer" as a person or company engaged in producing goods from plants or animals. It prohibits financial institutions from denying or restricting financial services to these producers based on ESG factors.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 28, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Rankin, Long, Oremus, Gibson, Huff, Burns, Magnuson, Edgerton

Jan 16, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan

Jan 15, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Davis, M.M.Smith