HB445 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 10, 2026

House Bill

Expired

Current Status

Regular Session 2011

Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lesley Vance
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Blaine Galliher Richard J. Laird Ron Johnson Alan Boothe Mary Sue McClurkin K.L. Brown Donnie Chesteen John Merrill Phil Williams Duwayne Bridges Steve Hurst Johnny Mack Morrow Jeremy Oden Elwyn Thomas Randy Davis Mike Hill Mike Ball Jim McClendon Bill Poole
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Firearms, seized by law enforcement agency, disposal at auction to certain persons, proceeds for law enforcement purposes (2011-20970)
Description: Under existing law, a law enforcement officer is required to seize pistols used in certain crimes, as well as firearms used in the commission of certain crimes related to controlled substances.
Also under existing law, seized pistols are to be destroyed unless a judge determines that the pistols may be used solely by law enforcement, and seized firearms related to controlled-substance crimes may be retained by law enforcement for official use or sold if the firearm is not required to be destroyed by law.
This bill would require the seizure and forfeiture any firearm possessed, used, or sold in violation of law.
This bill would allow the seized firearm to be retained for use by the law enforcement agency seizing the firearm or to be sold at a public auction with proceeds being deposited into the general fund of the state, county, or municipality confiscating the firearm.
This bill would provide for the destruction or recycling of a firearm if a court determines that the firearm is inoperable or unsafe.
Subjects: Crimes and Offenses