SB236 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Del MarshPaul SanfordRusty GloverHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Scott BeasonJimmy HolleyHarri Anne Smith

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured in this state, under Commerce Clause of U. S. Constitution exempt from federal regulation, Firearms Freedom Act

Summary

SB236 would shield firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured and kept entirely in Alabama from federal regulation under the Commerce Clause.

What This Bill Does

It would exempt from federal regulation a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured and retained within Alabama. It would declare that intrastate manufacturing and possession fall under Alabama law, not federal interstate commerce regulation, for items that do not travel across state lines, and it would require a 'Made in Alabama' stamp on certain central parts. It also lists exceptions to the act, defines key terms, and sets an effective date related to when items manufactured and retained in Alabama would be covered.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and businesses that manufacture firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition within Alabama and keep them in Alabama.
• Federal regulators and out-of-state manufacturers/sellers involved in interstate commerce, as the act would limit federal regulation for Alabama-made items but not necessarily for items that cross state lines or are imported into Alabama.

Key Provisions

• Exempts from federal regulation under the Commerce Clause firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured and retained within Alabama.
• Defines key terms (e.g., borders of Alabama, firearm accessories, manufactured) and clarifies what counts as 'Made in Alabama' for central parts like the receiver or frame.
• States that intrastate manufacturing in Alabama is not subject to federal regulation for these items, with specified exceptions and conditions.
• Excludes certain firearms and ammunition from the act (e.g., certain carrier/propellant types, explosive projectiles, and multi-projectile devices under one trigger).
• Requires 'Made in Alabama' to be stamped on a central metallic part of items manufactured or sold in Alabama under the act.
• Establishes the act’s effective date, applying to items manufactured and retained in Alabama on or after October 1, 2010, and specifies when the act becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Firearms