Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

HB0097

Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Amendments

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act prohibits certain entities from collecting or using information related to firearms and ammunition sales in Wyoming.

What it does

Prohibits state agencies, local governments, special districts, officials, agents, employees of the state or other governmental entity, and any person, public or private, from knowingly keeping lists, records, or registries of privately owned firearms or their owners through specific merchant codes.
Requires merchants not to discriminate against customers for lawful firearm-related purchases by charging higher fees or denying payment card transactions based on the type of goods sold.

Who it affects

State agencies and local governments in Wyoming
Merchants who sell firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition
Customers purchasing firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
Details about enforcement mechanisms beyond those specified are unclear from the provided text.
Specific penalties for violations may vary based on court decisions and additional legislation.

Plain language

Terms to know

Financial record: Information related to payment card transactions processed by a merchant servicer.
Merchant category code: A classification used by merchants and financial institutions for categorizing types of businesses or products sold.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

Jeremy Haroldson

R · H04

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it prevents merchant category codes from creating a publicly compiled digital trail of firearm purchases, which they believe protects Second Amendment rights.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:57:29 Watch the statement

Trey Sherwood

D · H14

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because merchant category codes provide businesses with necessary data on market saturation and community needs to make informed investment decisions.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:59:26 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02026-02-16 · House6 yes 1 no

Yes: 6
No: 1
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Yes 6

Abby AngelosR · H03 Bill AllemandR · H58 Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04 John BearR · H31 Ken PendergraftR · H29 Scott SmithR · H05

No 1

Trey SherwoodD · H14

H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 59-2-1-0-02026-02-10 · House59 yes 2 no

Yes: 59
No: 2
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-23H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
2026-02-16H Placed on General FileHouse
2026-02-16H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0House
2026-02-10H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 59-2-1-0-0House
2026-02-05H Received for IntroductionHouse
2026-02-04Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0097HW001

Filed Committee of the Whole by Representative Haroldson

HB0097HS001

Filed Standing Committee by House Appropriations Committee