HB58 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris EnglandRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Firearms; criminal penalty established for failure to inform of one's concealed possession under certain circumstances
Summary: HB58 would create a criminal penalty for failing to inform a law enforcement officer when asked about possessing a concealed pistol or firearm, making it a Class A misdemeanor, effective October 1, 2025.
What This Bill Does
Currently, anyone asked by an officer about possessing a concealed pistol or firearm has a duty to inform, but there is no penalty. HB58 amends Section 13A-11-95 to require a person who knowingly possesses a concealed pistol or firearm on their person or in a vehicle and is asked by a law enforcement officer in the line of duty to immediately inform the officer that they possess the pistol or firearm. A violation would be a Class A misdemeanor. The change takes effect on October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects
Concealed firearm holders and possessors: must inform officers immediately when asked if they are armed; failure to do so could result in a Class A misdemeanor.
Law enforcement officers and agencies: tasked with enforcing the new penalty and handling cases involving violations.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 13A-11-95 to create a duty to inform when a person knowingly possesses a concealed pistol or firearm and is asked by a law enforcement officer.
Specifies that a violation of this duty is a Class A misdemeanor.
Applies to situations where the person is on their person or in a vehicle and is asked by an officer in the line of duty.
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: Crimes & Offenses; Firearms; Motor Vehicles & Traffic