HB380 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Jefferson County; to require a permit for the possession of a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on one's person in the county.

Summary

HB380 would add a Jefferson County–specific requirement that a permit is needed to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on a person in the county.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the amendment would require Jefferson County residents to obtain a pistol permit from the county sheriff to carry in a vehicle or concealed on their person within the county. The permit requirement would not apply to land under a person’s control, their residence, or their fixed place of business. Violating the permit rule would be a Class A misdemeanor.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Jefferson County who carry or plan to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on their person would need a county-issued permit.
• The Jefferson County Sheriff (and local law enforcement) would issue permits and enforce the new requirement.

Key Provisions

• Applies only within Jefferson County.
• Carrying a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on one’s person requires a permit issued by the Jefferson County sheriff.
• Exempts possession on land under the holder’s control, or at the holder’s residence or fixed place of business.
• Violation is a Class A misdemeanor under general law.
• The amendment would be proposed as part of the Alabama Constitution and, if ratified, would be added to the constitution with non-substantive editorial updates by the Code Commissioner; elections to approve it would follow the state’s election laws and ballot description requirements.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Jefferson County, to require pistol permit