HB603 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Marshall Co., sheriff dept., all employees required to receive continuing education, county commission to fund training
Summary: HB 603, now signed into law, requires all Marshall County Sheriff's Office employees to complete continuing education, funded by the county.
What This Bill Does
It requires every employee of the Marshall County Sheriff's Office to complete training and continuing education. The sheriff will outline the required training, and it must meet minimum standards set by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. The Marshall County Commission must fund the training. The act applies only in Marshall County and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
All employees of the Marshall County Sheriff's Office who must complete continuing education
Marshall County Commission, which must provide funding for the training
The training program must meet minimum standards set by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission

Key Provisions
Applies only in Marshall County
All Marshall County Sheriff's Office employees must complete training and continuing education
Training outline set by the sheriff and must meet minimum standards of the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission
Funding for the training provided by the Marshall County Commission
Effective date: first day of the third month after governor's approval (or as otherwise 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: Education