SB34 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Firearms, possession of does not constitute disorderly conduct, possession of in a vehicle or on certain property authorized under certain conditions, exception, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd.

Summary

SB34 would recognize lawful firearm carrying as not automatically disorderly conduct and broaden where a pistol can be carried without a license, while keeping the existing permit framework.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes state law to say that lawfully carrying a firearm, under certain conditions, does not by itself create the crime of disorderly conduct. It allows a person to carry a pistol without a license on property they control, in their vehicle, in their home or fixed place of business, and on the property or in the vehicle of another with consent. It maintains the current concealed pistol permit system, including how permits are issued, background checks, and statewide validity, while adding privacy protections for permit records. It also notes that the bill is exempt from certain local-funding requirements under Amendment 621 because it defines or amends a crime, and it becomes effective several months after passage.

Who It Affects

• Lawfully armed individuals who would have broader rights to carry a pistol without a license in more places (own property, vehicles, and with consent on others' property).
• Local governments and law enforcement agencies that administer permits and oversee firearm regulations, with the bill stating it is exempt from certain local-funding requirements and clarifying permit processes.

Key Provisions

• Amends 13A-11-7 to make the mere carrying of a visible pistol in a public place, by itself, not a violation of disorderly conduct and adds a rebuttable presumption that such carrying is not disorderly conduct.
• Amends 13A-11-73 to allow carrying a pistol without a license on land under one’s control, in one’s abode, in one’s fixed place of business, and on real property or in a vehicle of another with consent, with exceptions for prohibited locations and conditions.
• Amends 13A-11-74 and 13A-11-75 to continue and clarify the concealed pistol permit framework, including application procedures, background checks (including NICS), revocation and appeal processes, and statewide validity of permits.
• Addresses Amendment 621 by stating the bill is exempt from local-fund expenditure requirements because it defines a new or amended crime, and sets an effective date for when the act takes effect.

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