AL HB361

Authorizes the Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe to employ certified police officers to protect tribal grounds, property, employees, and residents on the reservation.

Requires tribal police officers to meet all Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission requirements for certified law enforcement officers.

Grants tribal police officers full powers of state police officers on the reservation, including arrest authority for disorderly conduct, trespassing, and other offenses, and the right to bear firearms.

Limits tribal police officer authority off the reservation to two conditions: lawfully pursuing offenders suspected of committing offenses on the reservation, or making felony arrests committed on the reservation or in the officer's presence.

Prohibits use of state or local law enforcement funds to support tribal police; authority ceases immediately upon termination of employment with the tribe; becomes effective October 1, 2025.