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AL HB234
Bill
Status
4/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
Randy Wood
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AI Summary
HB234 Summary
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Prohibits possession, sale, use, manufacture, assembly, import, or transport of trigger activators designed to allow semi-automatic firearms to shoot multiple rounds with a single trigger pull, making violations a Class B felony.
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Defines "trigger activator" as a device allowing an otherwise semi-automatic firearm to automatically shoot more than one shot with a single trigger function without additional physical manipulation.
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Requires persons to inspect firearms and attached devices before purchasing, selling, possessing, or using them to ensure compliance with prohibitions; violations create a presumption of knowing possession.
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Amends law enforcement officer duties during investigatory stops to require officers may only return firearms or components that are lawful, and allows up to 48 hours to determine if a firearm or parts are prohibited.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Section 13A-11-62, as last amended by Act 2022-133 and Act 2022-438, 2022 Regular Session, and 13A-11-63, Code of Alabama 1975, to prohibit the possession and use of a trigger activator and provide criminal penalties for a violation; to amend Section 5 of Act 2022-133, 2022 Regular Session, now appearing as Section 13A-11-97, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the duties of a law enforcement officer during an investigatory stop involving a firearm; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Firearms, trigger activators, possession and use prohibited, criminal penalties, provided
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone
5/31/2023