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Mayor urges support for HB 450 and opposes bill to alter local police authority
Summary
In a mayoral report the city urged support for House Bill 450 — a local gun-safety measure requiring ID when possessing a firearm in certain large cities — and voiced opposition to a separate bill that would change how local police leadership is assigned. The mayor asked residents and council members to contact state legislators.
The mayor of Montgomery addressed the City Council to highlight two state bills he said could affect the city’s public safety and policing operations.
The mayor said House Bill 450 "would require individuals to carry valid ID when possessing a firearm in Montgomery and other large cities," and described the measure as reinforcing "accountability and supports responsible gun ownership." He…
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