The Alabama Senate unanimously voted to outlaw “machine gun conversion devices,” known as Glock switches, as part of Governor Kay Ivey’s anti-crime legislation package. These devices can modify firearms to fire at rates similar to fully automatic weapons, and the pending state legislation would allow law enforcement to arrest those in possession of them. Supporters of Senate Bill 116 include law enforcement agencies and the mayors of the state’s largest cities.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, was approved 28-0 and will now go to the House for consideration. Additionally, the Senate approved SB118, expanding the crimes for which judges may deny bail to defendants. This bill was passed 29-0 and will also move to the House for further review.
Other bills approved by the Senate on Tuesday include SB108, which increases penalties for serial mail thieves, SB47, which gives community first responders civil liability protections, and SB68, which expands reciprocal agreements between emergency response organizations.
One bill that was delayed for further consideration was SB119, which would make shooting into an occupied building or vehicle a Class A felony. Sen. Rodger Smitherman raised concerns about this bill, leading to the delay.
Assuming these bills pass the House, they will be voted on in a statewide election. Overall, the Alabama Senate is taking action to address crime and public safety concerns with these legislative measures.
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