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AL HB7

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

James Hanes

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

HB7 - Alabama Second Amendment Preservation Act

  • Declares federal firearms restrictions that apply exclusively within Alabama's borders to be invalid, void, and unenforceable in the state, including provisions of the 1934 and 1968 federal Gun Control Acts.

  • Prohibits Alabama state officers and employees from enforcing any federal firearms restrictions listed in the bill, including registries, special taxes, and confiscation orders affecting law-abiding citizens.

  • Authorizes private citizens to sue for declaratory judgment and damages against any person or entity attempting to enforce the identified federal firearms restrictions.

  • Specifies restrictions as including firearm registration or tracking systems, special taxes on firearms or ammunition, and confiscation orders that could deter law-abiding citizens from exercising Second Amendment rights.

  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Firearms, Second Amendment Preservation Act, right to keep and bear arms, provided

Firearms

Last Action

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

1/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security1/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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