CFO Jimmy Patronis: Fighting to Protect Floridians’ Second Amendment Rights
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 214, Sales of Firearms and Ammunition, by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative John Snyder in the Florida House. This legislation will prohibit credit card companies from giving weapons and ammunition sales a specific code to identify their purchases. In September 2022, CFO Patronis promised to take action against credit card companies who target the 2nd Amendment.
CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “Florida is a Pro-Second Amendment state and, as your CFO, I am proud to defend our right to keep and bear arms and stand against policies that aim to infringe upon that right. The idea that law-abiding Americans would be put on some kind of corporate watchlist is disturbing. Thank you to Senator Burgess and Representative Snyder for passing this great bill through the legislature which will protect Floridians from having their firearm purchases from being flagged by credit card companies creating a chilling effect on your ability to protect yourself and your family. This is a big win for data privacy and your Second Amendment rights.”
To view CFO Patronis’ 2023 “Keep Florida Free” Legislative Priorities, click HERE.
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About the CFO
Florida
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as
the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the
head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees
billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer
dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential
services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO
Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they
risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.