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HB51
BLAHJJ4-1
By Representative Givan
RFD: Public Safety and Homeland Security
First Read: 04-Feb-25
PFD: 01-Oct-24
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6 BLAHJJ4-1 09/24/2024 ZAK (L)ZAK 2024-2631
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PFD: 01-Oct-24
SYNOPSIS:
Under existing law, an individual is prohibited
from possessing certain types of firearms.
This bill would prohibit an individual from
possessing a bump stock in a Class 1 municipality.
This bill would also provide a criminal penalty
for violating this prohibition.
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to Class 1 municipalities; to prohibit
possession of bump stocks; and to provide criminal penalties
for violations.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. (a) For the purposes of this section, the
term "bump stock" means any part, device, accessory, or
combination thereof designed or intended to be attached to or
installed on a firearm that, when installed on or attached to
a firearm, harnesses the recoil energy from firing the firearm
to generate a reciprocating action that causes the repeated
activation of the firearm's trigger.
(b) No person may possess, obtain, receive, sell, or
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(b) No person may possess, obtain, receive, sell, or
use a bump stock within a Class 1 municipality.
(c) A violation of subsection (b) is a Class C felony.
(d) This section does not apply to a state or local law
enforcement officer while acting in an official capacity.
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October
1, 2025.
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