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HB 420·AL·house

Crimes and offenses; discharging a firearm into an occupied school bus or building, penalty increased

EnactedFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Mack Butler (R)
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Enacted

Apr 17, 2026

Summary

The new law makes discharging a gun into an occupied school bus or school building a Class B felony and into an unoccupied one a Class C felony. It also upgrades penalties for shooting on school property during school hours or school‑related activities. Several exceptions apply, including lawful self‑defense, sanctioned shooting events, and offenders under 19 years old.

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