HB373 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew SorrellAuditor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Public safety, declare federal and state laws, court orders, and executive orders implementing or enforcing extreme risk protection orders void, criminal penalties

Summary

HB373 would void and bar enforcement of federal and state extreme risk protection orders in Alabama, block related federal funding, and create a Class D felony for enforcing such orders.

What This Bill Does

It defines extreme risk protection orders as orders that prohibit firearm possession or require surrender. It then says any federal or state ERPO order against a resident is void in Alabama and cannot be enforced. The bill also prohibits Alabama state agencies and local governments from accepting federal grants to implement or enforce ERPOs. It makes enforcing or attempting to enforce a federal ERPO a Class D felony. It notes that, although it would normally trigger local spending rules, the bill's creation of a new crime provides an exception.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Alabama would not be subject to federal or state extreme risk protection orders and such orders would have no effect in the state.
• State agencies, local governments, and law enforcement personnel would be barred from accepting federal grants to implement or enforce ERPOs, and enforcement of a federal ERPO could be a Class D felony.

Key Provisions

• Defines extreme risk protection order as a federal or state order to reduce firearm risk by prohibiting ownership/possession or requiring surrender of firearms.
• Any federal or state order that would issue or enforce an ERPO against an Alabama resident is void and has no effect in Alabama; such orders cannot be enforced.
• No state or local agency may accept federal grants for implementing or enforcing ERPOs against Alabama residents.
• Enforcing or attempting to enforce a federal ERPO in Alabama is a Class D felony.
• Amendment 621 (local spending) applies, but the bill is exempt from its local expenditure requirements because it creates a new crime.
• Effective immediately upon passage and governor's 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

Public Safety