HB261 Alabama 2020 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the president or chief executive officer of any state college or university may appoint individuals to serve as police officers for the college or university. The officers are required to be certified through the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
This bill would authorize the president or chief executive officer of any state college or university to appoint reserve police officers.
This bill would prohibit reserve police officers from being vested with any law enforcement powers or the power of arrest until and unless the reserve police officer obtains certification through the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
This bill would also provide certain qualifications for a person who applies to be a reserve police officer.
Relating to state college or university law enforcement officers; to amend Section 16-22-1, Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the appointment of reserve police officers and provide requirements for their appointment and qualifications.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2020 | H | Pending third reading on day 9 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| February 27, 2020 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 18, 2020 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB261 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature