HB483 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Washington Co., law enforcement officer, retirement, badge and duty weapons provided
Summary: HB483 ensures that Washington County's retiring certified law enforcement officers receive their badge, duty weapons, and designated equipment at no cost as part of their retirement benefits.
What This Bill Does
If a certified law enforcement officer retires in Washington County, they will be given their badge, duty weapons, and any other equipment the Sheriff’s Office designates, at no cost. The provision applies only to Washington County. The law becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
Retiring certified law enforcement officers in Washington County who would receive their badge, duty weapons, and designated equipment at no cost.
Washington County Sheriff's Office and county administration, which must designate which equipment qualifies for the retirement benefit and implement the program.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only to Washington County.
Section 2: Retiring certified law enforcement officers receive their badge, duty weapons, and other equipment designated by the Washington County Sheriff's Office at no cost as part of retirement benefits.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval (or on applicable law otherwise).

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