AL HB414

Creates a Class A misdemeanor criminal penalty for parents or legal guardians who fail to reasonably secure a firearm resulting in their minor unlawfully possessing it on public school premises.

Defines "reasonably secure" to include storing firearms with a trigger lock, in a locked box, gun safe requiring a key, numerical/alphanumerical combination, or fingerprint access.

Establishes exceptions allowing minors to possess firearms under parental permission for hunter education courses, target shooting, organized competitions, hunting/fishing with valid licenses, on family property, in armed services/National Guard, or while traveling to these activities.

Maintains existing law prohibiting any person from knowingly carrying or possessing a deadly weapon on school premises with intent to do bodily harm as a Class C felony.

Becomes effective October 1, 2024.