HB2 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mike HillH. Mac GipsonRandy DavisTodd GreesonCraig FordCam WardElwyn ThomasJeremy OdenJohnny Mack MorrowJack PageTommy ShererMac McCutcheon

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Short-barreled rifles or short-barreled shotguns, possession, sale, receipt, obtaining, or use, in violation of federal law, prohibited, exceptions, penalties, Sec. 13A-11-63 am'd.

Summary

HB2 makes it a Class C felony in Alabama to possess, obtain, receive, sell, or use a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun in violation of federal law, with an exemption for peace officers acting in official duties.

What This Bill Does

Creates a state-level Class C felony for anyone who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun in violation of federal law. Exempts peace officers from this offense when acting in the course of or in connection with their official duties. Sets the law to take effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval (i.e., around July 2010).

Who It Affects

• Individuals who possess, obtain, receive, sell, or use a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun in a way that violates federal law would face a Class C felony in Alabama.
• Peace officers are exempt from this provision when performing their official duties.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-11-63 to establish that violating federal law regarding short-barreled rifles or shotguns is a Class C felony in Alabama.
• Includes an explicit carve-out for peace officers acting in the course of official duties.
• States the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses