Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that unlawful interstate transportation of fireworks is specified unlawful activity for purposes of laundering of monetary instruments.
This bill, HB9013, aims to make it illegal to transport fireworks across state lines and to specify this act as a form of money laundering. This means that anyone found guilty of illegally moving fireworks between states could also face charges related to money laundering, which involves using illegal activities to hide or disguise the source of money.
The bill would affect anyone involved in the illegal interstate transport of fireworks, potentially leading to stricter penalties and more thorough investigations. It targets those who might use the sale or transport of fireworks for illicit financial activities, aiming to curb both illegal fireworks distribution and money laundering.
HB9013 was introduced on May 22, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. As of now, it is in its early stages of consideration, with no further actions recorded.
