HB372 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Connie C. Rowe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Firearms, to define other physical barriers as related to buildings and facilities wherein firearms may not be possessed, Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.

Summary

HB372 defines 'other physical barriers' and tightens where firearms may be possessed in Alabama buildings and facilities.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a formal definition of 'other physical barriers' beyond standard doors and walls. It expands the places where carrying a firearm is prohibited without express permission—from police stations and detention facilities to courthouses, government meeting buildings, and certain school and athletic venues. It also requires notices at entrances, storage rules that firearms must be kept out of sight and securely stored in listed locations, and it sets a Class C misdemeanor for violations, with specific exemptions for law enforcement and qualified retired officers.

Who It Affects

• General public, employees, and visitors who would be restricted from carrying firearms in the listed buildings and facilities unless they have permission.
• Law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers who are exempt from certain restrictions if they meet specified qualifications.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'other physical barriers' and expands the list of places where firearms may not be possessed or carried without permission (police stations, detention facilities, psychiatric facilities, courthouses and government meeting buildings, and certain school/college and professional athletic venues).
• Requires notices at public entrances, requires firearms to be kept out of ordinary sight and securely stored (with exceptions for athletic venues and residences), establishes a Class C misdemeanor for violations, and provides exemptions for law enforcement and qualified retired officers.

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

Subjects

Firearms