HB51 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Juandalynn GivanRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Firearms, possession of bump stocks prohibited in class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties for violations
Summary: HB51 would ban possession of bump stocks in Class 1 municipalities and make violations a Class C felony, with the law taking effect October 1, 2025.
What This Bill Does
Prohibits possessing, obtaining, receiving, selling, or using a bump stock within a Class 1 municipality. Violations would be charged as a Class C felony. Provides a specific exemption for state or local law enforcement officers acting in official capacity. Becomes effective on October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects
Individuals who possess or intend to possess bump stocks in Class 1 municipalities would be subject to felony penalties.
State and local law enforcement officers are exempt when acting in their official capacity.

Key Provisions
Defines 'bump stock' as any part, device, accessory, or combination designed to be attached to or installed on a firearm that harnesses recoil energy to cause repeated triggering.
The prohibition applies only within Class 1 municipalities and makes possession a Class C felony.
Exemption for law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity.
Effective date: October 1, 2025.

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