SB70 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Firearm, possession prohibited at certain places including by persons with a valid pistol permit, exception for qualified retired law enforcement officers, Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.
Summary: SB70 would let qualified retired law enforcement officers, under LEOSA rules, carry firearms in places where Alabama currently bans possession.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Alabama's firearm prohibition law to create an exemption for LEOSA-qualified retired officers. To qualify, a person must be honorably retired with 15+ years of service and meet LEOSA's active-duty qualifications. For everyone else (including pistol permit holders), the prohibitions remain in place at the listed locations unless they obtain express permission. The exemption also applies to on-duty officers and must comply with federal law.

Who It Affects
Qualified retired law enforcement officers who meet LEOSA criteria would be allowed to possess or carry firearms in the restricted places.
All other individuals, including those with pistol permits, would continue to be prohibited from possessing or carrying firearms in those places unless they receive express permission.

Key Provisions
Exempts qualified retired law enforcement officers from the prohibitions in 13A-11-61.2, enabling possession or carrying of firearms in the restricted locations.
Defines qualification for the exemption using the LEOSA standard: honorably retired with 15+ years of service and meeting the active-law-enforcement qualifications specified by LEOSA.
Keeps the general prohibitions for other people in the listed places (police/sheriff/highway patrol stations; prisons and detention facilities; mental health facilities; courthouses and related buildings; athletic facilities at schools and higher education; professional athletic events), with requirements for permission, notices, and security considerations; also allows possession in residences.
States that the prohibitions do not apply to law enforcement officers performing duties or to a LEOSA-qualified retiree, and does not override federal law.

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