SB27 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

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

SB 27 would exempt qualified retired law enforcement officers from firearm prohibitions in certain places in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 13A-11-61.2 to add an exemption for qualified retired law enforcement officers (as defined by LEOSA) from the listed firearm prohibitions. The bill keeps existing prohibitions for others in places such as police stations, jails, mental health facilities, courthouses, athletic facilities, and facilities with security controls, and it clarifies that these prohibitions apply unless permission is granted. Notice requirements and storage rules on those premises remain, with limited exceptions for athletic facilities and duties; law enforcement officers in the lawful execution of duties remain exempt.

Who It Affects

• Qualified retired law enforcement officers would be exempt from the firearm prohibitions in the specified places.
• Other individuals, including permit holders and the general public, would continue to be subject to the prohibitions in those places (with existing exemptions for active-duty law enforcement and certain security requirements).

Key Provisions

• Exemption for qualified retired law enforcement officers (as defined by LEOSA) from 13A-11-61.2 prohibitions on possessing a firearm in designated places.
• Prohibitions apply to specific places (police/sherriff patrol stations, prisons/jails, mental health facilities, courthouses, and athletic facility venues) and to buildings with restricted access, unless express permission is granted.
• Requires notices at public entrances alerting visitors that firearms are prohibited.
• Requires firearms to be kept out of sight and securely stored on the premises, with exceptions for certain athletic facilities; allows private vehicle storage with certain conditions.
• Preserves exemptions for law enforcement officers performing duties and for qualified retired officers under LEOSA; does not override federal law.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after the governor signs the bill.

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