23 total bills, 2 anti-gun bills,
13 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Alabama Firearm Legislation
23 total bills, 2 anti-gun bills,
13 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Firearms, pistol permits, provide deadline for sheriff to issue or reinstate an appellant's pistol permit after a successul appeal, Sec. 13A-11-75 am'd.
Description: Firearms, pistol permits, provide deadline for sheriff to issue or reinstate an appellant's pistol permit after a successul appeal, Sec. 13A-11-75 am'd.
Last Action: Delivered to Governor at 1:33 p.m. on May 29, 2019.
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: Churches, use of deadly force authorized, in defense of self or others for certain crimes against church members or volunteers, Alabama Church Protection Act, Secs. 13A-3-20, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Description: Churches, use of deadly force authorized, in defense of self or others for certain crimes against church members or volunteers, Alabama Church Protection Act, Secs. 13A-3-20, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Last Action: Pending third reading on day 4 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute and 1 amendment
Last Action Date: March 20, 2019
Title: Blount Co., firearms, pistol permit fee, active, retired, and honorably discharged military exempt, Sec. 45-5-232 am'd.
Description: Blount Co., firearms, pistol permit fee, active, retired, and honorably discharged military exempt, Sec. 45-5-232 am'd.
Last Action: Delivered to Governor at 10:01 a.m. on May 16, 2019.
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Firearms, Gun Protection Violence Act
Description: Firearms, Gun Protection Violence Act
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 21, 2019
Title: Self Defense, use of deadly force, prohibition of using stand your ground as defense if the person pursued person it was used against, Trayvon Martin exception, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.
Description: Self Defense, use of deadly force, prohibition of using stand your ground as defense if the person pursued person it was used against, Trayvon Martin exception, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 21, 2019
Title: Stolen property, to provide receiving a stolen firearm a felony, technical revisions, Secs. 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.
Description: Stolen property, to provide receiving a stolen firearm a felony, technical revisions, Secs. 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 21, 2019
Title: Criminal code, offenses against public order, firearms, concealed pistols, concealed carry permit, constitutional carry, pistol permits, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74 repealed; Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-55, 13A-11-61.2, 13A-11-62, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85, 13A-11-90 am'd.
Description: Criminal code, offenses against public order, firearms, concealed pistols, concealed carry permit, constitutional carry, pistol permits, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74 repealed; Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-55, 13A-11-61.2, 13A-11-62, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85, 13A-11-90 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Last Action Date: April 3, 2019
Title: Sports shooting ranges, in existence for more than a year, not subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution, or legal injunction relating to noise or noise pollution, Sec. 6-5-341 am'd.
Description: Sports shooting ranges, in existence for more than a year, not subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution, or legal injunction relating to noise or noise pollution, Sec. 6-5-341 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on County and Municipal Government
Last Action Date: April 3, 2019
Title: Lauderdale Co., churches, self-defense, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Lauderdale Co., churches, self-defense, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:03 a.m. on May 16, 2019.
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Pistol permits, permits issued to retired military veterans without fee, crimes authorizing revocation of permit further provided, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.
Description: Pistol permits, permits issued to retired military veterans without fee, crimes authorizing revocation of permit further provided, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.
Last Action: Military and Veterans Affairs first Amendment Offered
Last Action Date: May 31, 2019
Title: Talladega Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others
Description: Talladega Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Last Action Date: May 14, 2019
Title: Limestone Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Limestone Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Engrossed
Last Action Date: May 7, 2019
Title: Colbert Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Colbert Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Pending third reading on day 27 Favorable from Local Legislation
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: Shelby Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Shelby Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Last Action Date: May 15, 2019
Title: Franklin Co., churches, self-defense, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Franklin Co., churches, self-defense, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:03 a.m. on May 16, 2019.
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Criminal records, operation and functions of, Alabama Justice Information Commission, criminal justice information, background checks, access to records, ratification of National Child Protection Act, Secs. 41-9-650 to 41-9-652, inclusive added; Secs. 41-9-597, 41-9-599, 41-9-622, 41-9-629, 41-9-648 repealed; Secs. 41-9-590 to 41-9-596, inclusive, 41-9-598, 41-9-601, 41-9-621, 41-9-623, 41-9-625, 41-9-627, 41-9-628, 41-9-630 to 41-9-635, inclusive, 41-9-637, 41-9-643, 41-9-645, 41-9-646, 41-9-649 am'd.
Description: Criminal records, operation and functions of, Alabama Justice Information Commission, criminal justice information, background checks, access to records, ratification of National Child Protection Act, Secs. 41-9-650 to 41-9-652, inclusive added; Secs. 41-9-597, 41-9-599, 41-9-622, 41-9-629, 41-9-648 repealed; Secs. 41-9-590 to 41-9-596, inclusive, 41-9-598, 41-9-601, 41-9-621, 41-9-623, 41-9-625, 41-9-627, 41-9-628, 41-9-630 to 41-9-635, inclusive, 41-9-637, 41-9-643, 41-9-645, 41-9-646, 41-9-649 am'd.
Last Action: Engrossed
Last Action Date: May 31, 2019
Title: Bibb Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Bibb Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Last Action Date: May 2, 2019
Title: Chilton Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Chilton Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Firearms, pistol permits, lifetime carry permit, administered by ALEA, denials, appeals, fees
Description: Firearms, pistol permits, lifetime carry permit, administered by ALEA, denials, appeals, fees
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Last Action Date: May 8, 2019
Title: Firearms, possession and carrying of, certain requirements for, repealed or deleted, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-51, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, repealed; Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.
Description: Firearms, possession and carrying of, certain requirements for, repealed or deleted, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-51, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, repealed; Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.
Last Action: Rereferred to Committeeon Tourism
Last Action Date: April 18, 2019
Title: Stolen property, to provide receiving a stolen firearm a felony, technical revisions, Secs. 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.
Description: Stolen property, to provide receiving a stolen firearm a felony, technical revisions, Secs. 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: April 30, 2019
Title: Firearms, pistol permits, lifetime carry permit, administered by ALEA, denials, appeals, fees
Description: Firearms, pistol permits, lifetime carry permit, administered by ALEA, denials, appeals, fees
Last Action: Judiciary first Substitute Offered
Last Action Date: May 15, 2019
Title: Shelby Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Description: Shelby Co., churches, deadly physical force, use in self-defense or defense of others, const. amend.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Last Action Date: May 21, 2019
