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AL SB345

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Greg Albritton

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-98-16 of the Alabama Code to make Statewide 911 Board certification for public safety telecommunicators optional rather than mandatory.

  • Certification is now required only if the county sheriff or local police chief requires it, giving local law enforcement discretion over the certification mandate.

  • Removes the mandatory 180-day enrollment deadline for newly hired telecommunicators and allows them to perform duties without certification.

  • Individuals employed as public safety telecommunicators before June 30, 2022, are not required to complete certification coursework.

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

Legislative Description

Relating to public safety telecommunicators; to amend Section 11-98-16, Code of Alabama, 1975, to further provide for the certification requirements for public safety telecommunicators.

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Senate County and Municipal Government

5/23/2023

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government5/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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