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ME LD1867
Bill
Status
6/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Harrington
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AI Summary
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Prohibits financial institutions from assigning merchant category codes that distinguish firearms dealers from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers in Maine
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Bars financial institutions from discriminating against firearms dealers by declining transactions, limiting business relationships, or charging higher fees based on firearms-related codes
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Prohibits government entities, officials, and other persons from maintaining lists, records, or registries of privately owned firearms or their owners, except for ongoing criminal investigations
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Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations and issue 30-day notices to cease, with firearms dealers and customers able to file their own court actions if the Attorney General does not act within 90 days
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Establishes penalties up to $10,000 per violation for knowingly failing to comply with court injunctions, plus costs and attorney's fees for prevailing parties
Legislative Description
An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records
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Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025