HB48 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip EnslerRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Firearms, to prohibit parts converting a firearm into a machine gun, with exceptions

Summary

HB48 would ban possession of parts that convert a firearm into a machine gun and impose penalties, with specific exceptions.

What This Bill Does

It would make it illegal to knowingly own or possess any part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into a machine gun. For a first offense, the person would have to perform at least 100 hours of community service; for a second or later offense, it would be a Class C felony. There are two exceptions: law enforcement officers acting in official capacity and people who lawfully own or possess such parts under federal law. The act also discusses local expenditure rules and sets an effective date of October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who own or possess parts designed to convert a firearm into a machine gun would be prohibited and face penalties.
• Law enforcement officers acting in official capacity and individuals who lawfully own or possess these parts under federal law are exempt from the prohibition.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'machine gun' as a firearm that shoots more than one shot automatically with a single trigger pull, and prohibits knowingly owning or possessing any part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into a machine gun, with penalties (first offense: at least 100 hours of community service; subsequent offenses: Class C felony) and exemptions for law enforcement and federally lawful possession.
• Adds exemptions for state or local law enforcement officers acting officially and for persons who legally own or possess such parts under federal law; states the bill is exempt from local expenditure requirements under Section 111.05 because it creates a new crime or amends the crime definition, and sets October 1, 2024 as the effective date.

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