HB12 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity for certain injuries.

Summary

HB12 would bar certain entities from banning lawful transport or storage of firearms in private motor vehicles and create civil and employment protections for those who comply with the law.

What This Bill Does

Prohibits business entities, property owners, and public or private employers from enforcing policies that stop people from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition in their private motor vehicle when they are in compliance with all laws and certain conditions. Allows injured people to sue for damages (including attorney's fees) and to seek an order stopping violations. Provides for reinstatement and full benefits for employees discharged for transporting or storing a firearm, and grants limited immunity to the entities in some cases. There are exceptions where the act does not apply, such as if the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm or the location forbids firearms by law. The act would become effective on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Businesses, property owners, and employers: barred from enforcing policies that prohibit lawful transport or storage of firearms in private vehicles, and potential civil liability if they violate the act; may have limited immunity in certain circumstances.
• Individuals (including employees and job applicants) who transport or store firearms in their private vehicles: gain protections against discriminatory policies, may sue for damages or seek injunctions if violated, and employees discharged for compliant conduct may be entitled to reinstatement, benefits, and back pay.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits certain entities from enforcing policies that prohibit transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition in a private motor vehicle when the firearm/ammo is kept out of sight and either unlocked in the trunk/glove box/interior or in a securely attached container, and the vehicle is in a location where it is permitted.
• Allows injured or damaged persons to file civil actions for violations, including seeking damages and attorney's fees, and allows the filing of actions to enjoin violations.
• If an employee is discharged for transporting/storing a firearm in compliance with the act, they may seek reinstatement to the same or equivalent position, full benefits and seniority, back pay, and attorney's fees.
• Provides limited immunity to the business entity, property owner, or employer for damages, injuries, or death resulting from another person's actions involving a firearm or ammunition transported or stored under the act.
• Exceptions: the act does not apply if the person is prohibited from possessing or transporting firearms under specified state or federal laws or if the vehicle is in a location where firearms are prohibited by law.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Ammunition