HB410 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mack N. ButlerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Firearms, to clarify prohibition of firearms in certain places, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-85 repealed; Secs. 13A-11-61.2 13A-11-73 am'd.

Summary

This bill would expand where firearms can be carried and set new rules for schools, colleges, and private properties, while repealing some older firearm restrictions.

What This Bill Does

Allows pistol permit holders to carry in government buildings if entry is not security screened; carrying in restricted government buildings would be a Class C misdemeanor. Lets local boards of education adopt policies allowing certain school personnel to carry firearms on school property, at functions, and on school transportation, with training, background checks, secure storage, and voluntary participation. Lets public and private colleges adopt limited campus carry rules for permit holders, with institutional oversight and penalties for violations. Requires private property owners to adopt protection policies for invitees and imposes liability for damages if policies are not adopted or complied with. Repeals conflicting statutes and notes funding exceptions; the effective date is the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Pistol permit holders and other individuals who would be allowed to carry under the new rules (in government buildings, places of worship, schools, colleges, and hospitals) if they meet conditions, with penalties for violations in restricted areas.
• Local school districts, public and private colleges/universities, and private property owners or businesses would have to create and enforce carry policies, provide training and security, and address liability and costs.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a pistol permit holder to carry a firearm in a government building when the building is open for business and ingress is not restricted or screened; entering a government building with a firearm where access is restricted is a Class C misdemeanor.
• Allows local boards of education to adopt written policies letting certain school personnel carry firearms on school property, at school functions, or on school transportation, with requirements including a valid pistol permit, training, a list of allowed firearms and ammunition, mental health screening, secure storage, and annual background checks; participation is voluntary and districts bear the costs.
• Allows school personnel to store firearms in designated parking areas on school property in a secure manner.
• Permits permit holders to carry a concealed pistol on campus at public or private colleges/universities, with institutions allowed to adopt limited policies restricting carrying and penalties for violations; rules must be developed with consultation and distributed to the campus community, and boards may amend them later by a two-thirds vote.
• Requres private property owners open to the public to adopt a written policy to protect unarmed invitees and makes them liable for damages if such policy is not adopted or not followed.
• Repeals certain old statutes that conflict with these provisions and makes related amendments; notes the local funding expenditure exceptions under Amendment 621; sets the measure to take effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

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