HB400 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing constitutional law, the federal government may not require a state or its officers to administer or enforce a federal regulatory program
This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to create the Alabama Firearm Protection Amendment, to prohibit the state and its agencies and political subdivisions from participating in the enforcement of any federal act, law, order, rule, or regulation relating to firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition
Under existing constitutional law, the United States Congress is given the authority to regulate interstate commerce
This bill would provide that firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition that are manufactured in this state and remain in this state, and are therefore only engaged in intrastate commerce, are not subject to federal law or regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce
Relating to firearms; to propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide prohibitions on the enforcement of federal laws relating to firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition; and to provide that certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition that are manufactured in this state are not subject to federal law or regulation.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 3, 2021 | Room 200 at 11:30 | House JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB400 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - HB400 for Judiciary |