HB740 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lesley Vance
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Russell Co., sheriff, authorized to provide retiring officer and supernumerary sheriff with badge and pistol, retroactive effect
Summary: In Russell County, the sheriff may give retiring officers a badge and pistol at no cost for those with 10+ years of service in good standing (including supernumerary sheriffs), with retroactive effect.
What This Bill Does
Allows the Russell County Sheriff to award a retired badge and a pistol to retiring officers who served 10 years or more in good standing, at the sheriff's discretion. The pistol must be provided by the department. The act also applies retroactively to actions taken before the act’s effective date and becomes effective after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Retiring Russell County Sheriff's Office officers with 10+ years of service who retire in good standing (including supernumerary sheriffs) may receive a retired badge and pistol at no cost, with the pistol supplied by the department.
The Russell County Sheriff's Office and its sheriff as the decision-maker, who would implement and authorize this discretionary benefit policy.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Any officer employed by the Russell County Sheriff's Office for 10+ years who retires in good standing (including a supernumerary sheriff) may receive, at the sheriff's discretion, a retired badge and a pistol at no cost, with the pistol furnished by the department.
Section 2: The act has retroactive effect to actions taken prior to its effective date.
Section 3: 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: Russell County