On May 30, NH LEG passed bill relative to firearm purchaser's privacy.
NH LEG passed Bill HB 1186 to add NH LEG XII-159-F re firearm purchaser's privacy.
Prohibited assigning of a specific merchant code to sale of firearms or ammunition.
Document dated May 30, received from NH LEG Jun. 21, summarized on Jun. 26.
Firearm Purchaser's Privacy
Incorporates relevant definitions, prohibits use of firearms codes to a payment card acquirer, payment card issuer, payment card network when a purchaser buys firearm.
AG will have the power to examine witnesses and documents, serve a written demand in form of a subpoena, if he or she finds that a person or entity violated these rules.
AG has exclusive authority to enforce the chapter, can enjoin or recover civil penalty.
AG can also provide notice to the parties if they have been found to be in violation.
Legislative History
On Dec. 1, 2023, bill introduced in House; on May 30, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On Mar. 6, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 15, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
Effectiveness
If approved, the act will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Jul. 2024 NH LEG Governor Approval
On Jul. 22, 2024, NH LEG reported governor signed bill on Jul. 12, assigned Ch. 189.
Regulators
NH LEG
Entity Types
Bank
Reference
Ch 189, 7/22/2024; PR, 7/12/2024; Bill HB1186, 5/30/2024; Citation: NH LEG XII;
