Bill > SB31

This bill proposes to prohibit the possession of machine guns in Alabama, defining a machine gun as any weapon capable of shooting more than one shot automatically with a single trigger pull, including weapon frames, parts designed to convert weapons into machine guns, and parts that could be assembled into a machine gun. The bill makes it illegal for any person to knowingly possess, control, care for, or have custody of a machine gun, with violations classified as a Class C felony. Two key exceptions are provided: law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity and machine guns lawfully owned or possessed under federal law. The definition is comprehensive, covering not just complete weapons but also parts and potential conversion components. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to restrict civilian access to fully automatic firearms. Violators would face criminal penalties, specifically a Class C felony, which typically involves potential prison time and significant legal consequences.

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