SB286 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Scott Beason

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rusty GloverShadrack McGillJimmy HolleyTom WhatleyGreg J. ReedRoger Bedford, Jr.Paul SanfordGerald H. AllenDel MarshBryan TaylorBill Holtzclaw

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Firearms, preemption of, municipalities to regulate under limited conditions, possession of a pistol further provided for, possession of in motor vehicles under certain conditions, pistol permits, further provided for, revocation and appeal of denials, business license tax for gun shows, further provided for, use of force to protect business property or self authorized, Sec. 11-45-1.1 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-3-23, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-70, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85, 40-12-143 am'd.

Summary

SB286 centralizes firearm regulation in Alabama by preempting local rules, modernizing concealed carry permits, and setting new rules on where firearms can be carried, how they’re stored, and how employers and gun shows are treated.

What This Bill Does

The bill preempts most local regulation of firearms and gun shows, with limited exceptions, and creates civil remedies for those harmed by unauthorized local actions. It overhauls concealed weapon permits—requiring issuance within 30 days, extending renewal periods, detailing eligibility, allowing non-U.S. citizens under certain conditions, including background checks, and enabling electronic applications/recertifications with state–to–state reciprocity. It also broadens where firearms can be carried, imposes storage rules in certain places, and provides employer protections from liability for firearms on property, while requiring notice and compliance for restricted areas.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who may legally possess firearms (including permit applicants and certain non-citizens) by simplifying the permit process, expanding reciprocity with other states, and requiring background checks.
• Local governments, employers, gun show organizers, and the general public, because local firearm regulations are limited, liability protections for employers are expanded, gun shows face new licensing/recordkeeping requirements, and certain venues are restricted or require permission to allow firearms.

Key Provisions

• Preemption: counties and municipalities cannot regulate gun shows, firearms, or related activities; local orders contrary to SB286 are void; the Attorney General can pursue action to enforce preemption.
• Disorderly conduct presumption: carrying a visible pistol in public is presumed not to be disorderly conduct under specified conditions.
• Property and carrying rules: allows carrying a pistol on someone else’s property under conditions; defines possession standards and related restrictions.
• Crimes and possession definitions: clarifies definitions of crime of violence and pistol possession to determine who may legally possess a pistol.
• Concealed weapon permits: sheriffs must issue/renew permits within 30 days; increases renewal period; outlines eligibility factors; includes revocation and an appeals process; permits may be issued to certain non-U.S. citizens; requires NICs background checks.
• Reciprocity: Attorney General to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states for mutual recognition of Alabama concealed weapon permits.
• Gun shows: imposes license taxes for gun/knife shows, designates organizer responsibilities for licensing and tax collection, and requires permanent sale-record records open to inspection.
• Employer protections: employers and property owners are immune from civil liability for the presence of firearms on their property, with conditions on storage and employee discipline; permits transport/storage rules for employees in private vehicles.
• Restricted places and storage: restricts firearm possession in police stations, prisons, courthouses, certain schools/venues, and other specified facilities without permission; requires notices and locked/secured storage when required.
• Repeal of local handgun authority: repeals Section 11-45-1.1, removing municipal authority to enact handgun regulations.

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

Subjects

Weapons