Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1867: An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records
What the bill says
An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA c. 239 is enacted to read: CHAPTER IDENTIFYING AND TRACKING FIREARM PURCHASES §1500-X. Identifying and tracking firearm purchases 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Electronic payment transaction" means a transaction in which a person uses a payment card or payment method, or device issued or approved through a payment card network to debit a deposit account or use a line of credit, whether authorization is based on a signature, personal identification number or other means. B. "Firearms code" means the merchant category code established by the International Organization for Standardization for firearms retailers. C. "Firearms retailer" means any person or entity physically located in this State engaged in the lawful sale of firearms, ammunition or firearms accessories. D. "Payment card" means a credit card, debit card, check card or other card that is issued to an authorized user to purchase or obtain goods, services, money or any other thing of value. E. "Payment card acquirer" means a financial institution that establishes a relationship with a …
Sponsors
- Harrington, Matt A. (R, 33) · primary sponsor
- Richard Bennett (R, 18)
- David Haggan (R, 10)
- Stewart, Trey L. (R, 2)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 560(Yeas 75 - Nays 72 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-360) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-360). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT F
- : Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-360) Sent down for concurrence
- : On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland RECONSIDERED PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-360) TABLED until Later in Today's Session PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-360) Unfinished Business
- : Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 491 Yeas 16 - Nays 19 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Subsequently, the The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 492 Yeas 20 - Nays 15 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Committee Amendment "A" (S-360) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate on May 1, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Votes
- House RC #560: ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP (June 17, 2025): 75 yea, 72 nay, passed
- Senate RC #492: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT (June 12, 2025): 20 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Senate RC #491: ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (June 12, 2025): 16 yea, 19 nay, failed
Subjects: Legislature, FIREARMS, TRACKING, Senate, Other, SALES
Common questions
- What is LD1867?
- LD1867 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose .
- What does LD1867 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD1867?
- Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD1867?
- Harrington, Matt A. (R, 33), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1867?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1867&snum=132
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