HB556 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David Colston

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Wilcox Co., sheriff, authorized to provide retiring officer with badge and pistol, retroactive effect

Summary

The Wilcox County Sheriff can give retiring officers a free retired badge and their service pistol if they served 10 years or more and retire in good standing.

What This Bill Does

Allows the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office to provide, at no cost to the retiree, a retired badge and the officer's service pistol. The pistol must be furnished by the sheriff's office. Eligible retirees are those who have 10 or more years of service and retire in good standing. The law takes effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement officers employed by the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office who have 10+ years of service and retire in good standing (they may receive a retired badge and service pistol at no cost).
• The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office, which would furnish the retiring officer's service pistol and issue the retired badge.

Key Provisions

• Provides that eligible retirees may receive a retired badge and their service pistol, at no cost, with the pistol provided by the sheriff's office.
• Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Wilcox County