HB132 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy OdenAlabama Public Service Commission

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Elwyn ThomasTodd Greeson

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Disorderly conduct, definition revised, carrying a pistol in a vehicle without a pistol permit, authorized, discretion of sheriff in concealed pistol licensing eliminated under certain conditions, certain provisions of concealed pistol licensing revised, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd.; Secs. 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed

Summary

HB132 would relax pistol-carry rules by allowing in-vehicle carry without a permit, revise disorderly conduct definitions, and repeal bans on carrying on others' property and at demonstrations, while updating licensing procedures.

What This Bill Does

It states that lawfully carrying a firearm under certain conditions would not by itself be disorderly conduct. It would authorize carrying a pistol in a vehicle without a concealed pistol permit and repeal prohibitions against carrying a concealed pistol on another person's property and at public demonstrations. It also updates the pistol licensing process, including license terms, background checks, and data handling, and clarifies that the act is exempt from certain local-funding requirements; the act would take effect on the first day of the third month after approval.

Who It Affects

• General residents and gun owners who may carry a pistol in a vehicle without a concealed-pistol permit and who would be protected from being charged with disorderly conduct for lawful carrying.
• People who participate in public demonstrations or who carry on private property (with ownership or permission) and those who interact with property owners or onlookers, as the prohibitions on carrying at demonstrations and on others' property are repealed.

Key Provisions

• Amends sections 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, and 13A-11-75 to redefine disorderly conduct, authorize in-vehicle pistol carrying without a concealed-pistol permit, and revise licensing procedures.
• Repeals sections 13A-11-52 and 13A-11-59, eliminating certain licensing provisions.
• Repeals prohibitions against carrying a concealed pistol on another's property and at public demonstrations.
• Allows the sheriff to issue a pistol license for carrying in a vehicle or concealed on the person for up to one year, with requirements including good reason, suitability, and background checks; outlines license form, issuance timeline, and revocation rules.
• Keeps certain law enforcement exemptions (e.g., for officers) and sets confidentiality and public-record rules for license applicant information and data.
• Provides that the act is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it defines or amends a crime, and establishes the effective date as the first day of the third month after gubernatorial approval.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses