HB570 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

Republican

Co-Sponsors

William RobertsMike MillicanJim McClendonRichard Baughn

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85, 40-12-143 am'd.

Summary

HB570 would centralize firearm regulation in Alabama, create a lifetime vehicle-only permit, expand self-defense provisions, and limit local government and employer restrictions on firearms.

What This Bill Does

It consolidates local firearm regulation into state law and creates civil remedies for people harmed by unauthorized local actions. It clarifies carrying a pistol in a vehicle, stating that simply having a pistol in a vehicle does not prove it is concealed and sets a presumption that carrying under certain conditions is not disorderly conduct. It creates a lifetime vehicle-only permit and updates standard concealed pistol permits with a 30-day issuance requirement, 1- to 5-year renewals, revocation and appeals processes, and background checks including NICS; it also allows non-citizens to obtain permits under certain conditions and enables reciprocal recognition of licenses with other states. It strengthens protections for employers and property owners regarding firearm transport and storage in private vehicles, outlines prohibited places for carrying, and expands self-defense laws relating to use of force.

Who It Affects

• Gun owners and permit applicants: potential new permit types (lifetime vehicle-only and updated concealed carry), shorter issuance timelines, longer renewal periods, eligibility rules, background checks, and possible non-citizen eligibility.
• Local governments, employers, and property owners: tighter state control over firearm regulation, new limits on local bans or rules, and new remedies or protections related to carrying and storage of firearms in private vehicles and on property.

Key Provisions

• Consolidates local firearm regulation under state law and provides civil remedies for individuals harmed by unauthorized local firearm actions.
• Prohibits most local rules on gun shows, firearms, ammunition, and related activity, with specified exceptions and taxes; strengthens preemption of local firearm regulation.
• Establishes a lifetime vehicle-only permit and updates standard pistol permits; requires issuance within 30 days, sets renewal periods from 1 to 5 years, authorizes revocation and appeals, and regulates fees.
• Requires background checks including NICS as part of permit investigations; allows issuance to non-U.S. citizens under certain conditions; enables reciprocal licensing with other states.
• Allows employers and property owners to restrict or prohibit firearm transport or storage on their premises in specified ways, but prohibits certain inquiries and provides employee remedies for violations.
• Lists prohibited places where carrying a firearm is restricted and expands self-defense provisions to include certain deadly force scenarios; repeals some existing local handgun ordinances.

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

Subjects

Weapons