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This bill revises Alabama's firearm possession laws by expanding and clarifying circumstances under which individuals are prohibited from owning, possessing, or controlling firearms. Specifically, the bill prohibits firearm possession for individuals who have been convicted of certain felonies within the past five years or have three or more felony convictions, those convicted of crimes of violence or domestic violence, individuals subject to domestic abuse protection orders, and those deemed to be of "unsound mind" (which includes specific mental health and legal determinations). The bill also creates a new criminal offense for knowingly possessing a firearm while charged with certain violent crimes and pending trial. Additionally, the legislation modifies bail and probation/parole rules to include firearm possession as a potential grounds for revocation, and updates definitions related to domestic violence and protection orders. The bill introduces more detailed criteria for firearm possession restrictions, aiming to enhance public safety by limiting gun access for individuals with certain criminal or mental health backgrounds. The provisions will become effective on October 1, 2025, with some sections contingent upon the ratification of a related constitutional amendment.

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