Relating to merchant category codes for transactions involving firearms and ammunition, firearm registries and records, and providing civil penalties

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2024
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2024
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 8, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 20, 202468–27
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 6, 2024
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 11, 202445–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 19, 2024
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 19, 2024

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Amendments · 4

3 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8315Strike everything · filed April 12, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that defines terms like "firearms retailer" and "payment card network." It prohibits payment networks and other entities from using merchant category codes to distinguish firearms retailers from other businesses and forbids government agencies from keeping registries of privately owned firearms. It also outlines how the attorney general can investigate violations and allows for civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars for failing to comply with court orders. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• S-5129Strike everything · filed April 9, 2024 by Sen. Jason Schultz (R)

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that defines terms like "firearms retailer" and "covered entity" and prohibits payment networks and entities from using merchant category codes to distinguish firearms retailers from other businesses. It also bans government agencies from keeping registries of privately owned firearms or owners, except for criminal investigations or records of stolen guns. Finally, it outlines how the attorney general can investigate violations and allows for civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars for failing to comply with a court injunction. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 11, 2024
• H-8020 · filed February 19, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the word "use" to "assignment" and expands the list of reasons a financial institution can take action to include things like dispute processing, fraud, compliance management, protection from illegal activities, and cyber breaches. Its wording →
  Adopted
  February 20, 2024
• H-8018 · filed February 19, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the list of situations where the attorney general can investigate or take legal action, adding criminal investigations, criminal prosecutions, and any court cases. Its wording →
  Adopted
  February 20, 2024