This bill aims to enhance the privacy of firearm transactions and prevent discrimination against firearm retailers by financial institutions and payment networks. It introduces a new section to Alaska Statute 06.90, which prohibits financial institutions and payment networks from requiring a firearm code that distinguishes firearm retailers from other types of retailers. Additionally, it forbids these entities from discriminating against firearm retailers by declining transactions, imposing higher fees, or taking actions that impede lawful commerce involving firearms and related products. The bill also establishes a process for firearm retailers and customers to petition the attorney general to investigate alleged violations, with provisions for injunctions and penalties for non-compliance.

Furthermore, the bill amends Alaska Statute 44.99 to prohibit the state and its subdivisions from maintaining a list or registry of privately owned firearms, except in specific circumstances related to criminal investigations. It also includes indirect amendments to the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rules 65 and 82, by stipulating that injunctions related to firearm transactions cannot take effect until 30 days after issuance and that reasonable attorney fees must be awarded to prevailing parties in related actions. The implementation of these provisions is contingent upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
HB0143A, AM HB 143, introduced 03/21/2025: 44.99.515, 11.81.900, 06.90.020