SB93 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Jan 10, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Clay Scofield Shadrack McGill Scott Beason Tom Whatley
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Firearms, infringement on the right to keep and bear arms by federal government prohibited, federal acts violating Second Amendment declared void, Second Amendment Preservation Act
Summary: SB93 would declare that federal gun laws violating the Second Amendment are invalid in Alabama and would block their enforcement within the state.
What This Bill Does
The bill states that federal firearm laws that violate the Second Amendment are invalid in Alabama and not to be recognized. It requires the Alabama Legislature to take steps to prevent the enforcement of those federal acts. It designates the act as the Second Amendment Preservation Act and sets when it would take effect.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents who keep or bear arms, as federal gun laws could be deemed invalid and not enforceable in Alabama.
The federal government and its firearms-related agencies, whose gun laws could be considered invalid and not enforceable within Alabama.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The act is named and may be cited as the 'Second Amendment Preservation Act.'
Section 2: The Legislature finds that all federal acts, laws, orders, rules, or regulations regarding firearms violate the Second Amendment.
Section 3(a): All federal acts, laws, orders, rules, or regulations in violation of the Second Amendment are invalid in Alabama, shall not be recognized, shall be considered null and void, and have no effect in this state.
Section 3(b): The Legislature shall adopt measures necessary to prevent enforcement of any federal acts, laws, orders, rules, or regulations that violate the Second Amendment.
Section 4: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

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