HB7 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Firearms, Second Amendment Preservation Act, right to keep and bear arms, provided

Summary

HB7 would create the Alabama Second Amendment Preservation Act to protect the right to keep and bear arms by declaring many federal gun laws invalid in Alabama and allowing private lawsuits against enforcement efforts.

What This Bill Does

It would declare that federal acts infringing the Second Amendment are invalid in Alabama and not recognized by the state. It would list examples of infringements, such as the Gun Control Act of 1934 and 1968, taxes or fees on firearms or ammunition, and any registration, tracking, or confiscation measures. It would require Alabama courts and law enforcement to protect gun rights and would bar public officers from enforcing these infringements. It would allow Alabama residents to sue for declaratory judgment or damages against anyone attempting to enforce these federal infringements.

Who It Affects

• Alabama gun owners and other law-abiding residents, whose rights to keep and bear arms would be protected and who could sue if someone tries to enforce federal gun laws in Alabama.
• Federal authorities or anyone attempting to enforce federal gun laws in Alabama, whose enforcement actions could be considered invalid or not enforceable under this act.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Alabama Second Amendment Preservation Act to protect the right to keep and bear arms.
• Declares all federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations that infringe on the Second Amendment to be invalid and not recognized in Alabama.
• Specifies examples of infringements, including the Gun Control Act of 1934 and 1968, taxes or fees on firearms, registration or tracking, and confiscation of firearms.
• Requires Alabama courts and law enforcement to protect gun rights and prohibits public officers from enforcing these infringements.
• Allows Alabama citizens to sue for declaratory judgment and damages against anyone attempting to enforce the infringements.
• Effective date: becomes law on 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

Firearms