HB17 Summary

• Amends Alabama Code Section 13A-11-75 to establish a deadline for sheriffs to issue or reinstate pistol permits after a successful appeal in district court.

• Requires sheriffs to issue or reinstate a permit no later than the close of business on the fifth business day following the district court's order transmittal, reducing the previous deadline from the third business day.

• Maintains existing 30-day deadlines for sheriffs to issue or renew permits upon application and for district courts to review permit denial or revocation appeals.

• Preserves sheriffs' authority to deny or revoke permits based on applicants being prohibited by state or federal law, or posing reasonable suspicion of unlawful weapon use or danger to self or others.

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