HB5 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Jones
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Covington Co., sheriff, authorized to provide retiring officer with badge and pistol
Summary: HB5 allows the Covington County Sheriff to give retiring longtime officers a badge, a retirement commission card, and a pistol at no cost, with the pistol provided by the office.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Sheriff can issue a retired badge, a retired commission card, and a pistol to officers who served 10 or more years and retire in good standing. The pistol must be furnished by the Sheriff's Office and given at no cost to the retiree. The act applies retroactively to actions taken before it became law and repeals conflicting laws. It takes effect immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Retiring Covington County Sheriff's Office law enforcement officers who have 10+ years of service and retire in good standing (would receive badge, commission card, and pistol at no cost).
Covington County Sheriff's Office administration (responsible for issuing the retired badge, commission card, and pistol and implementing the policy).

Key Provisions
Section 1: Any officer with 10+ years of service who retires in good standing may receive from the sheriff, at no cost, a retired badge, a retired commission card, and a pistol (pistol to be furnished by the office).
Section 2: The act has retroactive effect to actions taken prior to its effective date.
Section 3: Any laws or parts of laws conflicting with this act are repealed.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately after 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: Covington County