HB579 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Cherokee Co., sheriff, deputies, retired with 10 years service, authorized to receive badge, commission card, and pistol without cost
Summary: HB579 lets Cherokee County give retiring long-serving deputies a free retired badge, commission card, and service pistol.
What This Bill Does
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office may provide, at no cost, a retired badge, a retired commission card, and the officer's service pistol to eligible retirees. Eligibility requires at least 10 years of service and retirement in good standing, with the pistol to be furnished by the office. The act repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Law enforcement officers employed by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office who retire after 10 or more years of service in good standing, as they would be eligible to receive a retired badge, retired commission card, and service pistol at no cost.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, which would administer and provide the retired badges, commission cards, and service pistols to eligible retirees.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Eligible retiree officers (10+ years, good standing) may receive, at no cost, a retired badge, a retired commission card, and their service pistol (pistol furnished by the office).
Section 2: Conflicting laws are repealed and the act becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's approval.

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