HB12 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to firearms; to amend Section 13A-11-95, Code of Alabama 1975, as added by Act 2022-133, 2022 Regular Session, to provide that failure by a person to inform a law enforcement officer that he or she is in possession of a concealed pistol or firearm upon request is a Class A misdemeanor; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama 2022.

Summary

HB12 would make failing to inform a law enforcement officer that you possess a concealed pistol or firearm when asked a Class A misdemeanor and could trigger local funding requirements under Alabama's constitution.

What This Bill Does

It adds a penalty for failing to inform an officer about concealed weapon possession. It amends the law to require immediate informing upon request. It also notes that the bill’s purpose or effect includes requiring a new or increased expenditure of local funds, which would be governed by Section 111.05, potentially needing a 2/3 vote, local approval, or state funds to take effect.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who carry a concealed pistol or firearm and are asked by a law enforcement officer would have to tell them immediately; failure to do so would be a Class A misdemeanor.
• Local governments and their agencies could face new local funding costs from the bill, which would require local approval or legislative funding to become effective.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-11-95 to require immediate informing to a law enforcement officer that the person is in possession of a pistol or firearm when asked; failure to inform is a Class A misdemeanor.
• Specifies that the bill’s purpose or effect includes creating a new or increased expenditure of local funds under Section 111.05, with local-effect requirements (2/3 vote, local entity approval, or legislative appropriation) for it to take effect.

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, concealed pistols and firearms, duty to inform when requested, penalty added