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AL SB70
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Shadrack McGill
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AI Summary
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Declares any federal law banning semi-automatic firearms, limiting magazine capacity, or imposing other firearm restrictions unenforceable within Alabama.
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Makes it a Class C felony for federal officials, agents, or employees to enforce federal firearm regulations on firearms, accessories, or ammunition manufactured or retained exclusively within the state.
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Authorizes the Alabama Attorney General to defend state residents prosecuted by the federal government for manufacturing, selling, transferring, or possessing firearms or ammunition made and kept solely within Alabama.
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Prohibits state law enforcement officers and firearms dealers from enforcing federal firearm regulations on weapons owned or manufactured in-state that remain exclusively within state borders.
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Exempts the bill from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements because it defines a new crime, and becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Firearms, certain federal laws regulating semi-automatic firearms or limiting the size of a magazine of a firearm rendered unenforceable, criminal penalty for enforcement by federal officials, Attorney General to defend residents for federal violations
Firearms
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 11 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute
5/7/2013