HB453 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Law enforcemenet officers, recertification relating to the use of deadly force required, penalties, hearing
Summary: HB453 would require annual deadly force recertification for Alabama law enforcement officers, with POST developing and approving the training.
What This Bill Does
It requires every local and state law enforcement agency to provide annual deadly force recertification training for each officer. The Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (POST) must develop and approve a training course that meets the requirements. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Law enforcement officers (local and state) — must receive annual deadly force recertification.
Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (POST) — must develop and approve the required training course.

Key Provisions
Annual recertification training on the use of deadly force required for every officer.
POST must approve a training course that satisfies the recertification requirements.
Applicable to both local and state law enforcement agencies and all officers employed by them.
Effective date: the first day of the third month after the bill becomes 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: Law Enforcement Officers

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security