HB281 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Baldwin Co., sheriff and deputies, retirement, furnishing firearm, Sec. 45-2-234.40 am'd.
Summary: HB 281 lets Baldwin County Sheriff's Office retirees with 10+ years of service receive a firearm from the department at no cost, along with a retired badge and commission card.
What This Bill Does
If passed, retiring officers who served 10 years or more and retired in good standing can receive a pistol firearm from the sheriff at no cost, with the firearm furnished by the department. They would also receive a retired badge and a retired commission card. The law is retroactive to January 15, 1991, and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Current or future Baldwin County Sheriff's Office law enforcement officers who retire after 10 years of service in good standing, who would become eligible to receive a department-furnished firearm, plus a retired badge and commission card, at no cost.
Former Baldwin County Sheriff's Office officers who retired since January 15, 1991 (retroactive), if they meet the 10-year and good-standing criteria, would be eligible for the same benefits.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 45-2-234.40 to allow a retiring Baldwin County Sheriff's Office law enforcement officer with 10+ years of service, who retires in good standing, to receive from the sheriff at no cost a pistol firearm, a retired badge, and a retired commission card, with the firearm furnished by the department.
Provisions are retroactive to January 15, 1991, and take effect immediately after the governor approves the act.

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