SB461 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Bibb Co., sheriff, deputies with 10 years service, authorized to receive badge and commission card and pistol without cost
Summary: In Bibb County, the sheriff can give retiring officers a free badge, commission card, and service pistol after 10 years of service and good standing.
What This Bill Does
The bill lets the Bibb County Sheriff provide to retiring law enforcement officers who served 10 years or more and who retire in good standing a retired badge, a retired commission card, and their service pistol at no cost, with the pistol supplied by the sheriff's office. It also repeals any laws that conflict with this act and becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Retiring Bibb County Sheriff's Office law enforcement officers (10+ years of service, retirement in good standing) who will receive a free retired badge, retired commission card, and service pistol.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and Bibb County government, which will issue the items and cover the costs; the pistol must be furnished by the office.

Key Provisions
Eligible officers with 10+ years of service who retire in good standing may receive a retired badge, a retired commission card, and their service pistol at no cost, with the pistol supplied by the Sheriff's Office.
The act repeals conflicting laws to the extent of any conflict.
The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Bibb County