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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to trade and commerce; prohibiting the categorization of firearms and ammunition merchants separately from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers as specified; creating a penalty; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes protections for firearms and ammunition merchants in Wyoming by prohibiting financial institutions, payment networks, and other entities from categorizing such merchants differently from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers through merchant category codes (MCCs). Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "acquirer" (a financial institution that acts as an intermediary in payment transactions) and mandates that payment settlement entities cannot assign unique or discriminatory category codes to firearms and ammunition sellers. The legislation makes it unlawful to classify these merchants in a way that distinguishes them from other retail categories, with violations punishable by a $1,000 fine for each improper code assignment. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to prevent financial institutions from discriminating against firearm entities and prohibits declining payment card transactions based solely on the assignment of firearms or ammunition codes. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will not retroactively impact contracts entered into before that date, instead applying only upon their renewal or modification.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Bill Allemand (R)*,
Abby Angelos (R)*,
Dalton Banks (R)*,
John Bear (R)*,
Gary Brown (R)*,
Kevin Campbell (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Bob Ide (R)*,
Tony Locke (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
Ken Pendergraft (R)*,
Last Action
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 (on 03/03/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0108 |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Introduced/HB0108.pdf |
Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Fiscal/HB0108.pdf |
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