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AL HB462
Bill
Status
5/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mary Moore
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AI Summary
HB462 Summary
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Prohibits knowingly selling or transferring assault weapons or large-capacity magazines (more than 7 rounds), with violations classified as Class B felony or Class A felony if sold to persons under 18 years old.
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Prohibits knowingly possessing assault weapons or large-capacity magazines after the effective date, classified as Class C felony, with exemptions for law enforcement, military, and persons who register weapons by January 1, 2024.
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Requires owners of assault weapons or large-capacity magazines possessed prior to the effective date to register them with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency by January 1, 2024, with registration fee not to exceed $50.
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Establishes restrictions on registered weapons, limiting possession to residences, businesses, target ranges, shooting clubs, and firearms exhibitions, with prohibitions on carrying loaded assault weapons in vehicles except in trunks or inaccessible containers.
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Allows licensed gun dealers to purchase, transport, display, and sell assault weapons or large-capacity magazines in compliance with the act, and permits transfers to gunsmiths for service or repair if the gunsmith holds a federal dealer's license.
Legislative Description
Relating to firearms; to prohibit the possession, sale, or transfer of an assault weapon or large-capacity magazine under certain circumstances; to provide procedures for registration; to provide penalties for violations; 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.
Assault Weapons, to prohibit possession and transfer in certain circumstances and provide for registration
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House Public Safety and Homeland Security
5/11/2023