HB565 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Johnson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Barry MoorePaul W. LeeKen JohnsonRichard BaughnDuwayne BridgesMac McCutcheonMac ButtramJoe FaustHoward SanderfordAllen FarleyApril WeaverDimitri PolizosJim PattersonLynn GreerBecky NordgrenMicky HammonEd HenryRichard J. LairdK.L. Brown

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured in this state, under Commerce Clause of U. S. Constitution exempt from federal regulation, Firearms Freedom Act

Summary

HB565 would shield Alabama-made firearms, accessories, and ammunition kept in Alabama from federal regulation, with certain exceptions, and requires 'Made in Alabama' stamping.

What This Bill Does

The bill states that a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained entirely within Alabama is not subject to federal regulation under the Commerce Clause. It defines key terms and sets criteria for what counts as 'manufactured' and 'within Alabama.' It requires Alabama-made items to bear a 'Made in Alabama' mark on a central metal part and specifies that the act applies to items manufactured and kept in Alabama on or after October 1, 2013. It also lists exceptions where the federal regulation would still apply, including certain restricted firearms and ammunition.

Who It Affects

• Alabama-based manufacturers and private individuals who manufacture firearms, accessories, or ammunition within Alabama and keep them there; these items would be exempt from federal regulation under the act when they meet the criteria.
• People who purchase, own, or hold Alabama-made firearms, accessories, or ammunition would be affected because those items would not be governed by federal interstate Commerce regulation, provided they meet the act's conditions and exemptions.

Key Provisions

• Exempts from federal regulation under the Commerce Clause firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured and retained within Alabama; requires 'Made in Alabama' stamping on a central metallic part.
• Provides definitions (e.g., borders of Alabama, firearm accessories, generic/insignificant parts, manufactured) and includes an effective date (applies to items manufactured and retained in Alabama on or after October 1, 2013) plus lists exceptions that are not covered by the exemption (non-portable firearms, large bore >1.5 inches using smokeless powder, explosive ammunition, multi-projectile firearms).

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

Subjects

Firearms