An Act relating to the privacy of firearm transactions; relating to discrimination against firearm retailers by financial institutions and payment networks; relating to the disclosure of financial records by financial institutions and payment networks; and amending Rules 65 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.
SB 136 prohibits financial institutions and payment networks from discriminating against firearm retailers by, for example, refusing transactions based on firearm codes, charging higher fees, or limiting services solely because a business sells firearms. It requires these institutions to maintain privacy for firearm transaction records and forbids disclosing such records unless legally required. The bill allows firearm retailers or customers to petition Alaska's attorney general to investigate violations, with enforcement including injunctions and fines up to $10,000 per violation for noncompliance. It directly affects firearm retailers and financial service providers operating in Alaska, creating a legal framework to address alleged discrimination in payment processing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Total actions
21
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Committee
2
May 13, 2025
Committee
(S) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 136 Out of Committee -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> --
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Cronk
RRepublican
Co
Jesse Bjorkman
RRepublican
Co
Robert Myers
RRepublican
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