SB12 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim MelsonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Firearms, offenses against public order, concealed pistols, concealed carry permit, constitutional carry, pistol permits, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74 repealed; Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-55, 13A-11-61.2, 13A-11-62, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-85, 13A-11-90 am'd.

Summary

SB12 would end the general permit requirement to carry a pistol, repeal several firearm restrictions on property and vehicles, and update location-based rules for carrying firearms.

What This Bill Does

First, it eliminates the need for a concealed carry permit to lawfully carry a pistol. It repeals several restrictions on carrying or possessing firearms on property or in a motor vehicle. It revises locations where firearms cannot be carried, including courthouses and courthouse annexes, police stations, jails, mental health facilities, and schools or athletic venues, with some exceptions for law enforcement and licensees. It also changes the presumption that carrying a pistol without a permit shows intent to commit a crime and adds workplace carry/storage provisions for employers and employees.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who carry firearms: would be able to carry without a concealed handgun permit, but must still follow location bans and other restrictions in the law.
• Employers and employees: new rules about whether firearms can be carried on workplace property, with the ability to restrict or permit carry and rules for storing firearms in private vehicles, plus potential disciplinary actions and civil remedies for noncompliance.

Key Provisions

• Eliminates the requirement to obtain a concealed carry permit to lawfully carry a pistol.
• Repeals existing restrictions related to carrying or possessing firearms on certain properties and in motor vehicles (sections 9-11-304, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74).
• Revises location-based prohibitions, including defining 'courthouse annex' and restricting firearms in police stations, jails, psychiatric facilities, courthouses with annexes, schools and sports venues, and certain meeting buildings.
• Modifies the presumption that carrying a pistol without a permit indicates an intent to commit a crime of violence.
• Adds workplace carry/storage provisions: employers may limit firearms on their property but employees may store or transport a lawful firearm in a privately owned vehicle in parking areas under specified conditions, with enforcement and civil remedies if noncompliant.
• Allows reciprocity with other states to recognize handgun licenses and authorizes the state to publish a list of recognizing states.
• Defines or updates related terms (including 'courthouse annex') and makes technical code edits; effective date is January 1, 2023; and includes a clause regarding local funds requirements under Amendment 621.

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Subjects

Criminal Code