HB292 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David StandridgeRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jim CarnsDickie DrakeCorey HarbisonNathaniel LedbetterEd OliverNeil RaffertyRandall Shedd

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Pistol permits, active member of U.S. Armed Forces and an honorably discharged veteran, issuance without payment of fee, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.

Summary

HB292 would allow active-duty U.S. Armed Forces members and honorably discharged veterans to obtain pistol permits without a fee, in addition to retirees, and adds related proof and revocation rules.

What This Bill Does

Extends the fee-free pistol permit eligibility to active members of the U.S. Armed Forces and honorably discharged veterans, not just retired veterans. Requires specific military documentation as proof (such as DD-214, Veteran ID, or current active status) and authorizes issuance by the county sheriff after approval. Retired military veterans can renew without a fee if they meet renewal conditions. Establishes revocation and forfeiture processes if a permit holder commits certain felonies or resigns or is dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.

Who It Affects

• Active members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed in Alabama or reside there and want a pistol permit, provided they can prove current active status; they would be eligible for a fee-free permit.
• Honorably discharged veterans who can prove their discharge status (e.g., via DD-214 or Veteran designation) and want a pistol permit without paying a fee.
• Retired military veterans who already qualified for a fee-free permit; they will continue to qualify for renewal without a fee if renewal conditions are met.

Key Provisions

• Expands eligibility for a fee-free pistol permit to active U.S. Armed Forces members and honorably discharged veterans, in addition to retired military veterans.
• Defines and clarifies proof of status required to obtain the permit (active status for service members; honorable discharge for veterans; retirement proof for retirees).
• Allows eligible individuals to receive the permit from the sheriff after approval, without paying a permit fee.
• Retired veterans may renew without a fee as long as they meet renewal conditions.
• Gives sheriffs authority to revoke permits for felony-related offenses or domestic violence, with written and registered mail notification and a 30-day return requirement for the permit.
• Requires former active-duty members who resign or are dishonorably discharged to forfeit the permit and return it within 30 days; carrying without a license could be charged if not returned.
• Establishes the act’s effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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