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AL SB225

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

April Weaver

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Alabama Department of Corrections officers certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission may assist any law enforcement agency with public safety matters.

  • K-9 handlers and other certified DOC officers are authorized to use police animals or search and rescue animals, as defined in Section 13A-11-260 of the Alabama Code, to support other law enforcement agencies.

  • The act became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Relating to the Department of Corrections; to allow a Department of Corrections law enforcement officer to assist any law enforcement agency with public safety.

Department of Corrections, allow officers to assist local law enforcement in public safety matters

Last Action

Enacted

5/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security5/4/2023
Veterans and Military Affairs4/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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