HB12 Alabama 2016 Session

This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to allow a concealed pistol permit holder to carry a concealed pistol upon his or her person while the permit holder is on the campus of a public institution of higher education or a private institution of higher education

The amendment would allow public institutions of higher education or private institutions of higher education to establish rules concerning the storage of pistols in dormitories or other residential facilities that are owned or leased and operated by the institution and located on the campus of the institution and to further limit the carrying of pistols on campus under certain conditions

This amendment would also provide immunity for public and private institutions of higher education from damages arising from action or inaction under the requirements of the amendment, with certain limitations

To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to allow a concealed pistol permit holder to carry a concealed pistol upon his or her person while the permit holder is on the campus of a public institution of higher education or a private institution of higher education; to allow public or private institutions of higher education to establish rules concerning the storage of pistols in dormitories or other residential facilities; to allow the president or other chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education to adopt reasonable rules regarding the carrying of concealed pistols by permit holders on the campus of the institution or on premises located on the campus of the institution with certain limitations; to allow a private institution of higher education to adopt rules prohibiting permit holders from carrying pistols on the campus of the institution, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by the institution is being conducted, or a passenger transportation vehicle owned by the institution; to provide immunity for public and private institutions of higher education from damages arising from action or inaction under the requirements of the amendment, with certain limitations; and to allow the Legislature to adopt criminal penalties for violations of the amendment by general law.