Now in Effect: Texas Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Today a Texas law goes into effect that prohibits financial institutions operating in the state from requiring a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition.

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North Dakota Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Now in Effect

On Tuesday, a North Dakota law prohibiting financial institutions operating in the state from requiring a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition goes into effect.

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Texas Governor Signs Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Titled the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, the new law prohibits a financial institution operating in Texas from requiring or assigning a firearms code, which is defined as “any merchant category code approved by the International Organization for Standardization for a firearms retailer, including Merchant Category Code 5723.”

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Signed as Law: Montana 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act

The law simply states that “a financial institution may not require a firearms retailer in this state to use a firearms code that is different from that of a general transaction.”

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To the Governor: Texas Passes Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Titled the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, the legislation would prohibit a financial institution operating in Texas from requiring or assigning a firearms code, which is defined as “any merchant category code approved by the International Organization for Standardization for a firearms retailer, including Merchant Category Code 5723.”

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Texas Senate Committee Passes Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Titled the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, the legislation would prohibit a financial institution operating in Texas from requiring or assigning a firearms code, which is defined as “any merchant category code approved by the International Organization for Standardization for a firearms retailer, including Merchant Category Code 5723.”

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North Dakota Governor Signs Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Titled the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, the law prohibits a financial institution operating in North Dakota from requiring or assigning a firearms code.

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Texas House Passes Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Titled the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, the legislation would prohibit a financial institution operating in Texas from requiring or assigning a firearms code, which is defined as "any merchant category code approved by the International Organization for Standardization for a firearms retailer, including Merchant Category Code 5723."

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To the Governor: Florida Passes 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act

The 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act would prohibit a payment settlement entity, merchant acquiring entity, or a third-party settlement organization from assigning a merchant category code or otherwise classifying a merchant that is a seller of firearms or ammunition separately from general merchandise retailers or sporting goods retailers.

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To the Governor: Montana Passes Bill to Prohibit Credit Card Tracking Codes on Firearms Purchases

The bill simply states that “a financial institution may not require a firearms retailer in this state to use a firearms code that is different from that of a general transaction.”

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