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AL SB14

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Establishes that lawfully carrying a visible, holstered, or secured firearm in a public place does not constitute disorderly conduct.

  • Authorizes persons to carry a pistol without a license on their own property, in their own vehicle, in their home, in their fixed place of business, and on another's property or vehicle with consent.

  • Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from possessing a pistol on their person or in any vehicle, except on land under their control, in their home, or in their place of business.

  • Requires sheriffs to issue concealed pistol permits within 30 days of a complete application, valid for 1-5 years statewide, unless the applicant is prohibited by law or poses a risk to public safety.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Firearms, possession of does not constitute disorderly conduct, possession of in a vehicle or on certain property authorized under certain conditions, exception, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd.

Firearms

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

4/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security4/7/2016
Judiciary2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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