HB592 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Henry Co., Sheriff's Work Release Fund, use for law enforcement
Summary: HB592 lets Henry County's Sheriff use funds from the Sheriff’s Work Release Fund for law enforcement purposes in Henry County, at the sheriff’s discretion.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the Henry County Sheriff to allocate money from the Sheriff’s Work Release Fund to support law enforcement activities in Henry County as the sheriff sees fit. The act clarifies that these funds can be used for any law enforcement purpose in the county. It includes a severability clause and repeals conflicting laws. It becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Henry County Sheriff’s Office – gains discretion to use the Sheriff’s Work Release Fund for law enforcement needs in the county.
Henry County residents – may experience changes in how law enforcement funds are allocated and spent, potentially affecting the level or type of enforcement services funded.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sheriff may use funds accruing to the Sheriff’s Work Release Fund for law enforcement purposes in Henry County as the sheriff sees fit.
Section 2: The act's provisions are severable; if part is invalid, the rest remains in effect.
Section 3: Any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Henry County