HB64 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald BoltonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to firearms; to amend Section 13A-11-72, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for persons prohibited from possessing a firearm; to prohibit aliens unlawfully in the United States or aliens admitted under a nonimmigrant visa from possessing a firearm; to provide a penalty for persons in violation of this provision; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; 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 of 2022.

Summary

HB64 would bar unlawfully present aliens and certain nonimmigrant visa holders from owning or possessing firearms in Alabama, with a Class C felony penalty for violations.

What This Bill Does

It adds a prohibition that aliens unlawfully in the United States or admitted under a nonimmigrant visa may not own or possess a pistol or firearm. Violations would be charged as a Class C felony. The bill also makes nonsubstantive technical revisions to update the code language to current style and maintains existing firearm rules, including allowances and exemptions related to schools and certain professionals, while addressing local funds requirements under the constitution.

Who It Affects

• Aliens unlawfully in the United States or aliens admitted under a nonimmigrant visa who would be barred from owning or possessing firearms and could face a Class C felony if they violate the prohibition.
• School security personnel, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and pistol permit holders who are exempted from certain parts of the new prohibition and related restrictions.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-11-72 to prohibit aliens unlawfully present in the United States or admitted under a nonimmigrant visa from owning or possessing a pistol or firearm, with violations classified as Class C felonies.
• Makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
• Maintains and clarifies exemptions for school security personnel, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and pistol permit holders from specified parts of the prohibition.
• Preserves existing minor possession allowances (under certain conditions) and related definitions (e.g., deadly weapons, convicted status, unsound mind) within the current framework.
• States that the act is exempt from Section 111.05 local funds requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime, and sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage.

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, to prohibit unlawful aliens from possession, to establish penalty