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AL HB392

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Almond

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person in Alabama from purchasing, using, owning, or possessing a firearm if they are prohibited from doing so under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)) as of January 1, 2022.

  • Makes violation of this prohibition a Class C felony.

  • Applies provisions of Section 13A-11-84(b) of Alabama Code to arrests made under this section.

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

  • Exempts the bill from constitutional requirements regarding local fund expenditures because it defines a new crime.

Legislative Description

Relating to firearms; to provide prohibitions on the use, ownership, or possession of a firearm under certain conditions; 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, persons prohibited from possession thereof, further provided, criminal penalties for violation, provided

Last Action

Read Second Time in Second House

5/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/17/2023
Judiciary4/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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