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AL SB58
Bill
AI Summary
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Forfeited retirement contributions from public employees convicted of felony offenses related to their government position must be used to pay restitution to the harmed public agency, with any remaining balance refunded to the individual
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Public officials under investigation for job-related felonies may use public funds for legal defense only until indictment; once indicted, they are prohibited from using public funds for their defense
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Public officials placed on paid leave during investigation who are subsequently convicted must repay all compensation received since committing the felony offense
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Expands coverage to any retirement plan administered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama, not just the Employees', Teachers', and Judicial Retirement systems
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Effective date: October 1, 2026; passed the Alabama Senate 33-0 on February 3, 2026
Legislative Description
Public Corruption; convicted public servant's retirement contributions forfeited to pay restitution; convicted public servant's compensation while on leave with pay forfeited
Government Administration
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/25/2026