SB91 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Law enforcement or corrections officers, crime of disarming, established, penalty
Summary: SB91 creates a new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer and makes it a Class C felony.
What This Bill Does
It makes it illegal to intentionally remove a firearm or weapon from an on-duty officer or to deprive the officer of use of a weapon when the offender knows the person is an officer. A person who does this could be charged with a Class C felony. The bill notes that it changes the crime definitions and is excluded from certain funding requirements under Amendment 621; it becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and signed by the governor.

Who It Affects
Law enforcement and corrections officers: protected from being disarmed or having their weapons taken away while on duty
People who would disarm officers: could face a Class C felony charge

Key Provisions
Creates the crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer, defined as intentionally removing a firearm or weapon or depriving the officer of use of a weapon while the officer is on duty, with knowledge or reasonable belief that the person is an officer
Punishment set as a Class C felony
Excludes the bill from Amendment 621 funding requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing one
Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval

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