HB508 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Alabama's 1901 Constitution specific to Jefferson County prohibiting the carrying or possession of stun guns or tasers on school property at any time or on school-owned, leased, or contracted vehicles transporting students to or from school or school-related activities.

• Defines stun guns and tasers as electrical devices powered by batteries that fire barbs with wires or make direct contact to disrupt a person's nervous system and render them incapable of normal functioning.

• Establishes penalties of $500 for the first violation and $800 for each subsequent violation.

• Requires an election to be held in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution and state election laws, with election officials to assign a ballot number and display the proposed amendment with Yes/No voting options.