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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB2220

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 45 and Title 47, relative to the use of merchant codes.

Subject: Credit and Debit Cards

Description: As introduced, prohibits certain financial entities from assigning a merchant code to or otherwise classifying a merchant that is a seller of firearms or ammunition separately from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer; authorizes the department of financial institutions to assess a civil penalty of no more than $10,000 for a violation, or to bring an action to enjoin a violation of the prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 45 and Title 47.

Session: 113th General Assembly

Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Last Action Date: February 1, 2024

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Bill Powers (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (1 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 1, 2024 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Senate Jan 31, 2024 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Jan 30, 2024 Filed for introduction
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 30, 2024 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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