HB618 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shane StringerRepresentative

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Firearms,permitless carry, process for seized pistols amended, Secs. 13A-11-50, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-74 repealed; Secs. 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-84 am'd.

Summary

HB618 would authorize permitless concealed carry in Alabama, change the crime‑of‑violence intent rule tied to carrying without a permit, and revise how seized pistols are handled.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would allow adults who are legally allowed to possess a firearm to carry a pistol or other firearm concealed or in a vehicle without a permit, with certain location-based exceptions. It would remove the automatic presumption that not having a permit proves an intent to commit a crime of violence. It would revise how pistols seized in connection with violations of certain sections are disposed of or returned to the owner, including reporting requirements and potential forfeiture or destruction.

Who It Affects

• General adults 19 and older who are legally allowed to possess firearms would be able to carry without a permit in many circumstances, subject to location and other restrictions.
• People who own or claim pistols that have been seized by law enforcement under the relevant sections, as well as the sheriff, police, district attorney, and courts involved in the seizure and disposition process, would see a revised process for returning or forfeiting those pistols.

Key Provisions

• Repeals permit requirements for carrying a concealed weapon or firearm in a vehicle, authorizing permitless carry with exceptions.
• Amends Sections 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, and 13A-11-84 to remove or alter permit-based rules and to delete the presumption that lack of a permit proves intent to commit a crime of violence.
• Revises the process for seizing pistols under Sections 13A-11-71 to 13A-11-73, including reporting to the district attorney, potential return to the possessor, or forfeiture and destruction, and transfer to law enforcement if forfeited.
• Repeals Sections 13A-11-50, 13A-11-52, and 13A-11-74, which currently prohibit carrying a concealed weapon without a permit or provide related exceptions.

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