Assault weapons; possession and transfer prohibited subject to exemptions, actions taken by persons maintaining possession required.
HB 206 would ban the sale, transfer, and possession of specific firearms defined as "assault weapons" in Alabama, including models like AR-15s, AK-47s, and certain pistols and shotguns with features like detachable magazines or folding stocks. It excludes antique firearms, manually operated weapons, and allows exceptions for law enforcement, licensed dealers, and inheritance. Current owners would be required to take specified actions regarding these weapons, with violations punishable as Class B felonies (Class A if sold to minors). The bill does not affect traditional firearms like bolt-action rifles or antique weapons.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Feb 6, 2025
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2
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1
Committee
1
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Moore
DDemocratic
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