SPONSOR: Haley
This bill prohibits a governmental entity or any other person from keeping a record of privately owned firearms or firearm owners, except for records kept during criminal investigations and prosecutions, or otherwise required by law.
The bill also prohibits a financial institution from using a "firearms code", as defined in the bill, in a way that distinguish a firearms retailer located in Missouri from a general merchandise or sporting goods retailer. The bill also prohibits financial institutions from discriminating against a firearms retailer as described in the bill.
The Attorney General will have the authority to investigate alleged violations and issue written notices. If the prohibited conduct does not cease, the courts will have the authority to issue injunctions and impose civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 per violation, as well as court costs and attorney's fees.
This bill is similar to HB 2778 (2024).
Statutes affected: