HB435 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will AinsworthLt. Governor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Public education, administrative personnel or teachers authorized to carry pistols on school property, certain qualifications required

Summary

HB 435 would let qualified teachers and school administrators carry a pistol on school property and sets training, coordination, and immunity requirements.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would allow school administrators or teachers to carry a pistol on K-12 property if they meet specified qualifications. It requires a valid pistol permit, a 40-hour basic school policing course, annual firearm requalification, and certification that they have no mental illness. The cost of the pistol and ammunition would be borne by the individual, and the administrative head of each school must compile a confidential list of authorized carriers and share it with local law enforcement. Carrying and using a pistol in compliance would grant civil immunity to the carrier.

Who It Affects

• Public school administrators and teachers who choose to carry a pistol on school property and who meet the listed qualifications.
• Local law enforcement and first responders, who will receive the confidential list of authorized carriers and coordinate safety and communications.

Key Provisions

• Defines pistol as any firearm with a barrel less than 12 inches; defines school administrator and teacher for the purposes of this act.
• Allows an administrator or teacher to carry a pistol on school property if they meet four qualifications: valid pistol permit, 40-hour basic school policing course, annual requalification, and certification of no mental illness.
• Costs for the pistol and ammunition are paid by the individual, not the school or board.
• The school administrator head must compile a confidential list of qualified carriers and transmit it to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
• Carriers who act in compliance with this act are immune from civil liability for actions related to carrying or using the pistol.
• The act does not change existing rights to possess or carry firearms under state or federal law.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Education