Private Sector Enterprise Protections
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the prohibition against restricting a private sector enterprise's full and free rights to conduct business in any manner.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits state government from passing or implementing any law or rule restricting the natural rights of a private sector enterprise or its customers to use and exercise their free will and free choice to conduct business, exchange goods and services, and take risks in any manner, time, or condition that is acceptable by the private sector enterprise, its customers, and any private sector individuals.
The bill authorizes a private sector enterprise to assert a violation as a claim against state government in any judicial or administrative proceeding or as a defense in any judicial or administrative proceeding without regard to whether the proceeding is brought by or in the name of state government, any private sector enterprise, private person, or any other party.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Dan Woog
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2021 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 21-1041 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 4-7. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 21-1041 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2021 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/16/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |