Bill > HB420

This bill amends existing Alabama law to increase the penalty for discharging a firearm into an occupied school bus or building, changing the offense from a Class B felony to a Class A felony, which carries a more severe punishment. It also clarifies that shooting a firearm on school property during school hours or after hours is a Class B felony, while other instances of shooting on school property are a Class C felony. The bill maintains exceptions for justified use of force, organized competitions, school-sanctioned events involving firearms, performances by certain non-profit groups using firearms, and specific types of school lands not actively used for student activities. It also removes a previous exemption for individuals under 19 years of age and clarifies that this law does not repeal other criminal laws, meaning the more serious penalty will always apply if conduct violates multiple laws.

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