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This bill, known as "The Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act", establishes restrictions on how financial institutions and government entities can track or record information about firearm purchases. Specifically, the bill prohibits government entities from maintaining lists or registries of privately owned firearms or their owners, except during criminal investigations. It also prevents payment card networks and financial institutions from using specialized merchant category codes (unique numerical identifiers) that would specifically identify firearm retailers or distinguish firearm-related transactions from other retail transactions. If an entity is found to be in violation of these provisions, the Attorney General can investigate, provide written notice, and potentially file an injunction against the offending party. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $1,000 per incident, with the court considering factors like the financial resources of the violator and potential harm to Second Amendment rights. The bill defines key terms like "firearm", "ammunition", and "payment card transaction" and gives the Attorney General exclusive enforcement authority. The legislation aims to protect firearm purchase privacy and prevent potential tracking or profiling of firearm retailers and gun owners.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=100