SB269 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Veterans, written voluntary veterans' preference employment policy, provided by private employer
Summary: Alabama lets private employers optionally adopt a written voluntary veterans' preference for hiring, promotion, or retention.
What This Bill Does
The bill allows private employers to have a written policy that gives veterans preference in hiring, promotion, or retention, especially during layoffs. Employers may require a DD214 form to be eligible for the preference, and must apply the policy uniformly. The policy is not intended to violate any local or state equal opportunity laws, and state agencies can help verify veteran status while protecting privacy.

Who It Affects
Private employers in Alabama that choose to adopt and implement a written voluntary veterans' preference policy, including applying it uniformly to decision-making on hiring, promotion, or retention.
Veterans seeking employment or advancement with private employers who have adopted the policy, who may receive preference if eligible (e.g., by submitting a DD214) and meet other qualifications.

Key Provisions
Defines terms: DD214, PRIVATE EMPLOYER, VETERAN, and VETERANS' PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
Allows a private employer to have a written voluntary veterans' preference employment policy, and to apply it to hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in force.
Employer may require a veteran to submit a DD214 to be eligible for the preference.
Granting the preference may not be construed as a violation of any local or state equal employment opportunity law.
The Alabama Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Alabama Department of Labor will assist in determining veteran status to the extent permitted by law and in a privacy-protecting manner.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved.

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