HB559 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alvin Holmes

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

State Troopers, prohibited from wearing patches displaying the Confederate Flag on official uniforms

Summary

This bill would ban state troopers from wearing patches displaying the Confederate Flag on official uniforms and require removal of any such patches with designated enforcement and discipline.

What This Bill Does

It prohibits state troopers from displaying the Confederate Flag on their official patches. It directs the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to create procedures to remove any patches that violate this rule by October 1, 2016 and to discipline troopers who violate it. The measure becomes effective on October 1, 2016, once signed by the Governor or otherwise enacted into law.

Who It Affects

• State troopers, who would be prohibited from wearing Confederate Flag patches on their uniforms and could face discipline for violations.
• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), which must adopt enforcement and discipline procedures and ensure patch removal.

Key Provisions

• A state trooper may not wear a patch displaying the Confederate Flag on his or her official uniform.
• ALEA must adopt procedures to remove patches in violation by October 1, 2016 and to discipline troopers who violate the rule.
• The act becomes effective October 1, 2016, after governor approval or as otherwise provided by 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

State Troopers