HB618 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shane Stringer Representative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Chip BrownBrett EasterbrookTracy EstesTommy HanesJamie KielCraig LipscombRhett MarquesCharlotte MeadowsEd OliverProncey RobertsonAndrew Sorrell

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Firearms,permitless carry, process for seized pistols amended, Secs. 13A-11-50, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-74 repealed; Secs. 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-84 am'd.

Description

Under existing law, with exceptions, a person may not conceal a firearm on his or her person, or carry a pistol in his or her vehicle, without a permit. Also under existing law, when a person commits a crime of violence, the possession of a pistol without a permit is prima facie evidence of the intent to commit the crime.

This bill would authorize individuals to carry a pistol or other firearm concealed or in a vehicle without a permit and would delete the presumption of intent to commit a crime of violence solely for not possessing a permit.

This bill would also revise the process by which a pistol seized in connection with a violation of Sections 13A-11-71 to 13A-11-73, Code of Alabama 1975, is disposed of or returned to its owner.

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Subjects

Firearms