SB335 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

High Interest

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Firearms, prohibits firearms with parts that convert it into a machine gun, penalties provided
Summary: SB335 would prohibit possessing firearms with parts designed to convert them into a machine gun and establish penalties for violations.
What This Bill Does
It bans possession of a firearm that has a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert it into a machine gun installed on or attached to the firearm. A violation would be a Class C felony. There are exemptions for state or local law enforcement officers acting in official capacity, and for people who lawfully own such firearms under federal law; the act requires public education about the prohibition until October 1, 2025, and it becomes effective October 1, 2024. The definition of 'machine gun' uses the same meaning as federal law (26 U.S.C. § 5845).

Who It Affects
General gun owners or possessors would be prohibited from owning or possessing such firearms and could face Class C felony penalties.
State/local law enforcement officers acting in official capacity and people who lawfully own such firearms under federal law are exempt from the prohibition.

Key Provisions
Prohibits possession of a firearm that has a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert it into a machine gun installed on or attached to the firearm.
Defines 'machine gun' as having the same meaning as 26 U.S.C. § 5845; designates penalties as Class C felony; provides exemptions for law enforcement and federally lawful ownership; requires public education until 10/01/2025; establishes 10/01/2024 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