HB182 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Emergencies, first responders, September 27 annual appreciation day created

Summary

HB182 designates September 27 as an annual First Responders' Appreciation Day in Alabama to honor police, firefighters, and other first responders.

What This Bill Does

It designates September 27 each year as First Responders' Appreciation Day in Alabama. It encourages citizens to remember the sacrifices and express thanks to first responders on that day. It includes findings about the number of first responders who have died in the line of duty to justify the designation. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• First responders in Alabama (police, firefighters, and other public safety personnel) who are to be remembered and honored on the designated day.
• Alabama residents and communities who are encouraged to express thanks to first responders on September 27 each year.

Key Provisions

• Designates September 27 as First Responders' Appreciation Day in Alabama, to be observed annually.
• Encourages citizens to remember the sacrifice of first responders and express thanks on that date.
• Section 1 provides findings about the number of first responders killed in the line of duty to justify the designation.
• Section 3 specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and 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

Health