State Bills

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 Bill to Ban use of a CBDC as Money in the State

The bill would explicitly exclude a CBDC from the definition of money in Florida, effectively banning its use as such in the state.

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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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California Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Some Psychedelics Despite Federal Prohibition

the California Senate passed a bill that would legalize several naturally-occurring psychedelic drugs, including “magic mushrooms.” Enactment of this legislation would set the foundation for people to nullify the federal prohibition on the same.

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Second California Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Extend Temporary Ban on Facial Recognition with Police Body Cameras

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 1, 2023) – Last week, a second California Assembly committee passed a bill that would extend a temporary ban on police use of facial recognition and biometric scanners with police officer cameras for three more years. Asm. Lori Wilson introduced Assembly Bill 1034 (AB1034) on Feb. 15. On Jan. 1, 2020, a law […]

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Texas Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand Right to Try Act

The passage of SB773 would expand that to enable patients suffering from chronic diseases, rather than just terminal, to access medications and treatments not yet given final approval for use by the FDA.

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North Carolina Committee Passes 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act

The proposed law would ban financial institutions from using a firearms code in connection with a payment card transaction involving a firearm retailer in North Carolina. The bill would also prohibit a financial institution from knowingly maintaining a record of individuals residing in this State who own firearms. They could also not discriminate against any firearms sellers due to a firearms code by imposing different terms or declining lawful card transactions.

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Montana Legislature Passes Bill to Amend State Constitution on Concealed Carry

Passage of HB551 now places the proposed amendment on the ballot in the November 2024 general election.

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Texas Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Create 100% Reserve Gold-Backed Digital Currency

The legislation would require the state comptroller to establish a digital currency that is fully backed by gold and fully redeemable in cash or gold as well. The comptroller would also be required to create a mechanism to use this gold-backed digital currency in everyday transactions.

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To The Governor: North Dakota Passes Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

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

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