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The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Constitutional Carry stories
Legislature
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday.
Featured Opinion
Of course, most law enforcement leaders are against allowing people to just carry guns on a whim. And for good reason.
Legislature
Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe.
Featured Opinion
A gander at pre-filed bills shows some in the Legislature reject the principles embraced by the nation's founders.
Legislature
HB6 will be introduced officially during the upcoming regular legislative session beginning Jan. 11.
Governor
The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties.
Legislature
Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature
Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation.
Legislature
The Alabama Sheriffs Association opposes both bills, arguing they put law enforcement and the public at greater risk from gun violence.