An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records

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This bill prohibits financial institutions from using special codes to identify or track firearm purchases or disclose these records. It prevents discrimination against firearm dealers based on these codes, such as charging higher fees or refusing transactions. The Attorney General can investigate violations and seek injunctions, with penalties up to $10,000 for non-compliance.

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R · PrimeMatthew Harrington
R · CoRichard Bennett
R · CoDavid Haggan
R · CoHarold Stewart

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