AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 45 and Title 47, relative to the use of merchant codes.

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Credit and Debit Cards - As introduced, prohibits certain financial entities from assigning a merchant code to or otherwise classifying a merchant that is a seller of firearms or ammunition separately from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer; authorizes the department of financial institutions to assess a civil penalty of no more than $10,000 for a violation, or to bring an action to enjoin a violation of the prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 45 and Title 47.

Every action

3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 30, 2024SenateFiled for introduction
2. Jan 31, 2024SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
3. Feb 1, 2024CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee · Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Roll calls

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Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• BP Bill PowersR Primary sponsor · District 22