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 law that prohibits these entities from requiring a firearm code that distinguishes firearm retailers from other types of retailers. Additionally, it forbids them 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 that financial institutions and payment networks cannot disclose financial records collected in violation of this section and allows firearm retailers or customers to petition the attorney general to investigate alleged violations.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to prohibit the state and its subdivisions from maintaining a list or registry of privately owned firearms, with exceptions for criminal investigations. It also includes provisions for the attorney general to take action against violators and outlines penalties for knowingly violating injunctions related to these regulations. The bill modifies Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure by delaying the effectiveness of injunctions and mandating the award of attorney fees to prevailing parties in related actions. These changes are 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