SB284 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: DeKalb Co., sheriff, pistol permits, fee reduced for persons age 62 or older, Sec. 45-25-232 am'd.
Summary: SB 284 lowers DeKalb County's pistol permit fee and sets a $1 rate for seniors and active duty first responders, with proceeds going to a dedicated sheriff's fund for law enforcement.
What This Bill Does
Sets the base permit fee at $15 (down from the prior $25) for issuing a pistol permit in DeKalb County. Creates a special fee of $1 for people age 62 or older or who are active duty first responders. Active duty first responders include state and local law enforcement, fire departments and volunteers, and emergency medical personnel. Requires all collected money to go into the sheriff's fund and be used only for law enforcement purposes; funds from previously collected pistol permit fees are to be returned to the sheriff to deposit and disburse into the same fund. Takes effect immediately after the Governor signs/approves the act.

Who It Affects
DeKalb County residents applying for concealed pistol permits, who would pay a reduced base fee of $15 (and may pay $1 if they are 62+ or an active duty first responder).
The DeKalb County sheriff's office and other county financial administration, which will manage and disburse funds into the sheriff's fund and ensure proper use for law enforcement.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 45-25-232 to reduce the permit fee from $25 to $15, with a $1 fee for those 62 or older or who are active duty first responders.
Defines 'active duty first responder' to include state/local law enforcement, fire departments and voluntary fire departments, and emergency medical personnel actively employed or on active volunteer status.
Requires all permit fee money to be deposited into the sheriff's fund and used exclusively for law enforcement; prior pistol permit fee funds are to be returned to the sheriff for deposit into this fund.
Effective immediately upon Governor's 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: DeKalb County