House Bill 113 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Firearm sales; acceptance of returned firearms with faulty conditions by dealers required

Summary

HB113 would require licensed firearm dealers to accept returns of firearms sold with faulty conditions and exchange them for a same make and model firearm if available within three days of sale.

What This Bill Does

It defines faulty condition as a defect that significantly impairs use, value, or safety and arises during ordinary use, not from abuse, neglect, unauthorized modification, or accidental damage. If a consumer returns a firearm within three days of sale because of a faulty condition, the licensed dealer must accept the return and, if possible, replace it with a firearm of the same make and model. The consumer must provide video proof of the fault at the time of return if the defect cannot be safely demonstrated at the dealer's place of business. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Licensed firearm dealers in Alabama would be required to accept returns of faulty firearms within three days and offer a replacement if available.
• Consumers who buy firearms from licensed dealers could return a faulty firearm within three days and receive a replacement of the same make/model if available, with video proof when needed.

Key Provisions

• Defines faulty condition as a defect that significantly impairs use, value, or safety that arises during ordinary use and is not due to abuse, neglect, unauthorized modification, or accidental damage.
• Requires licensed firearm dealers to accept returns of faulty firearms sold to consumers within three days and to exchange for a firearm of the same make and model, if available.
• Requires consumers to provide video proof of the fault at the time of return if the fault cannot be safely demonstrated in-store.
• Sets October 1, 2026 as the act’s effective date.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Consumer Protection