HB208 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: David StandridgeRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Pistol permits, active member of U.S. Armed Forces and an honorably discharged veteran, issurance without payment of fee, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.
Summary: HB208 would let active-duty military members and honorably discharged veterans in Alabama obtain a pistol permit without paying a fee.
What This Bill Does
It expands the existing fee waiver to include active-duty service members and honorably discharged veterans, in addition to retirees. Applicants must provide proof of status (current active duty, honorable discharge, or retirement) for eligibility. The sheriff can issue the permit without a fee, and renewals can also be fee-free as long as the person continues to meet renewal requirements. It also sets rules for revoking a permit if the holder commits certain crimes or leaves military service, and requires return of the permit with penalties for carrying without a license if not returned.

Who It Affects
Active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Alabama who meet eligibility and would obtain pistol permits without paying a fee.
Honorably discharged veterans in Alabama who meet eligibility and would obtain pistol permits without paying a fee.
Retired military veterans in Alabama who meet renewal conditions and continue to qualify, maintaining the fee-free renewal benefit.

Key Provisions
Extends the fee-free pistol permit eligibility to active-duty U.S. Armed Forces members and honorably discharged veterans, in addition to retired veterans, with defined proof of status.
Requires proof of status and allows sheriffs to issue the permit without a fee; permits may be renewed without fee as long as renewal conditions are still met, and it outlines revocation and return procedures if military status changes or certain crimes occur, including penalties for carrying without a license if the permit is not returned.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Pistol Permits