HB390 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Reed IngramRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Montgomery Co., sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required
Summary: HB390 sets new qualifications for Montgomery County sheriff candidates and requires annual continuing education for the sheriff.
What This Bill Does
It adds specific eligibility requirements for anyone running for Montgomery County sheriff, including US citizenship, county residency for at least one year, county elector status and voter registration for at least one year, a four-year college degree, age 25 or older, at least three years of prior law enforcement service with arrest power, and no felony conviction. It also requires the elected sheriff to complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year, approved by the Alabama Sheriffs Association. The act applies only to Montgomery County and takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
People who want to run for Montgomery County Sheriff (they must meet the new qualifications).
The elected Montgomery County Sheriff (must complete 12 hours of continuing education annually).

Key Provisions
Applicability: The act applies only to Montgomery County.
Qualifications for sheriff candidates: US citizen; county residency for at least one year before qualification; elector status and county voter registration for at least one year before qualifying; four-year degree from an accredited university; 25 years or older before qualifying; at least three years of immediate prior law enforcement service with arrest power; no felony conviction.
Continuing education: The sheriff, upon election, must attend a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually, approved by the Alabama Sheriffs Association.
Effective date: The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Montgomery County