Relates to the purchase of firearms and firearm ammunition with a credit card
This bill requires credit card companies, debit card providers, and payment processors to allow customers to use their services for purchasing firearms and ammunition. It directly affects financial institutions and payment processors operating in the state, mandating they enable these transactions without blocking them. The key provision adds a new section to the General Business Law, defining terms like "credit card" and "processor" while requiring all such services to support firearm and ammunition purchases. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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