SB82 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Mobile Co., security personnel and resource officers employed by county board of education authorized to carry a firearm under certain conditions
Summary: SB82 lets Mobile County's Board of Education allow security personnel and resource officers to carry concealed firearms on duty if they meet specific training and re-qualification requirements.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the board to permit these employees to carry concealed firearms while on duty. It requires 16 hours of firearm training in a program approved by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission and annual firearm re-qualification similar to what law enforcement officers must do. The provision takes effect immediately after the governor signs it or it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
Security personnel and resource officers employed by the Mobile County Board of Education: may carry concealed firearms on duty if they meet the stated training and re-qualification requirements.
Students, teachers, and other staff in Mobile County schools: policy changes related to school safety and security practices as a result of allowing armed personnel.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the Mobile County Board of Education to permit security personnel and resource officers to carry a concealed firearm while on duty.
Requires 16 hours of firearm training in a program approved by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
Requires annual firearm re-qualification as required of law enforcement officers by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
Effective immediately following 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: Mobile County