SB70 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shadrack McGill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Firearms, certain federal laws regulating semi-automatic firearms or limiting the size of a magazine of a firearm rendered unenforceable, criminal penalty for enforcement by federal officials, Attorney General to defend residents for federal violations

Summary

SB70 would block federal bans on semi-automatic firearms or magazine size in Alabama, make federal enforcement of such laws within the state a crime, and let the Attorney General defend residents in federal firearm prosecutions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill makes any federal law that bans semi-automatic firearms or limits magazine size unenforceable in Alabama. It would make federal officials who enforce such laws in Alabama guilty of a Class C felony. It would authorize the Alabama Attorney General to defend residents prosecuted by the federal government for federal firearm violations involving weapons owned or kept exclusively in Alabama. It also states that the bill is exempt from local expenditure requirements under Amendment 621 because it creates or modifies a crime, and it would take effect immediately after passage.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who own firearms manufactured or retained exclusively within Alabama, who would be protected from federal bans and could receive state legal defense in federal prosecutions.
• Federal officials and agencies attempting to enforce federal gun laws in Alabama, who would be subject toClass C felony penalties.
• Alabama law enforcement officers and firearm dealers within the state, who would be prohibited from enforcing or attempting to enforce federal gun laws within Alabama.

Key Provisions

• Federally enacted bans on semi-automatic firearms or magazine size limits within Alabama become unenforceable in the state.
• Any U.S. official who enforces such federal laws in Alabama would face a Class C felony.
• The Alabama Attorney General may defend Alabama residents prosecuted in federal court for federal firearm violations involving weapons owned or manufactured in Alabama.
• The bill clarifies that it does not override state or federal laws about carrying firearms on public school property.
• The bill states it is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it creates or defines a new crime.
• The act takes effect immediately upon passing and the governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Firearms