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AL HB5

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Russell Bedsole

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Designates the first Friday in May of each year as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

  • Authorizes the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police to host an annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on the south lawn of the State Capitol on this day.

  • Permits each county and municipality to elect to observe Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day as a holiday.

  • Urges all state residents to reflect on the sacrifice of Alabama law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and honor their contributions.

  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Relating to state holidays; to designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

State holidays, Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated

Last Action

Indefinitely Postpone

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

State Government1/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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