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HB 386

Elmore County; pistol permit fee, revised

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Reed Ingram

Alabama HB 386 revises pistol permit fees in Elmore County, affecting local firearm licensing costs and county revenue generation from permit administration.

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Bill Summary · HB 386

Legislative bill overview

HB 386 modifies the pistol permit fee structure specifically for Elmore County, Alabama. The bill has advanced through the legislative process and is near final passage. The specific fee adjustment details are not provided in the available bill tracking information.

Why is this important

Pistol permit fees directly affect citizens' ability to exercise Second Amendment rights and generate local revenue for county administration. Fee changes can impact permit accessibility across different income levels and influence how counties fund their sheriffs' offices, which typically administer permit programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee burden and equity: Changes in permit costs may disproportionately affect lower-income residents seeking to legally carry firearms
  • Revenue implications: Adjustments could alter county budget projections if fees increase or decrease significantly
  • Consistency concerns: County-specific fee variations raise questions about uniform access to constitutional rights across Alabama jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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