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AL HB28

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Christopher England

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

HB28 Summary

  • Removes the exemption that allowed persons with lawful pistol permits to carry deadly weapons on public school premises, making it illegal for all individuals including permit holders.

  • Violation of the prohibition on carrying deadly weapons on school premises remains a Class C felony.

  • Makes nonsubstantive technical revisions to update existing statutory language to current style and clarify definitions.

  • Requires a two-thirds vote for passage due to anticipated new or increased expenditure of local funds under Alabama Constitution Section 111.05, unless the legislature appropriates funds or local entities approve.

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

Legislative Description

Relating to firearms; to amend Section 13A-11-72, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the unlawful possession of a firearm on the premises of a public school; to remove exemption for persons with pistol permits; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; 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, to remove pistol permit exemption from possession on school premises

Last Action

Carry Over by House Judiciary

4/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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