HB332 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rod Scott
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Miles College, police jurisdictional limitations removed, Sec. 16-22-1 am'd.
Summary: HB332 removes certain jurisdictional restrictions on Miles College police officers.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes Section 16-22-1 to alter Miles College police officers' jurisdiction and duties for protecting college property. It requires officers on duty to carry and be trained in nonlethal weapons and to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. The change is described as cumulative and becomes law immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Miles College, its students and staff, by potentially expanding or clarifying the police officers' authority to enforce rules and protect property on campus.
Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (POSC), which would be responsible for certifying Miles College police officers.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 16-22-1 to remove certain jurisdictional restrictions on Miles College police officers; allows adjustment of their authority to keep intruders out and prevent trespass or damage to college property.
Any Miles College police officer on duty must carry and be trained in a nonlethal weapon designed to incapacitate without causing fatalities or permanent injury and to have a reversible effect.
Miles College police officers must be certified through the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
The section is cumulative, adding to existing law rather than replacing it.
Effective immediately following passage and the governor's approval (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: Miles College