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DE HB45

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Krista Griffith

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires payment card networks to make the merchant category code (MCC) for firearms and ammunition businesses available to merchant acquirers by July 1, 2025

  • Mandates merchant acquirers assign the firearms and ammunition MCC to firearms merchants beginning October 1, 2025

  • Defines "firearms merchant" as a federal firearms licensee whose highest sales value comes from the combined sale of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition in Delaware

  • Grants the Department of Justice exclusive enforcement authority, with a 30-day notice and cure period before civil action can be filed

  • Imposes civil penalties of $10,000 per violation, plus injunctive relief and attorneys' fees and costs for those found in violation

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sales Of Firearms, Firearm Accessories, And Ammunition.

Last Action

Amendment HA 2 to HB 45 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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