HB425 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeff SorrellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Geneva Co.,sheriff, may provide retiring officer with his or her badge and pistol

Summary

HB425 lets the Geneva County Sheriff give retiring officers their badge, pistol, and commission card at no cost if they served 10+ years and retire in good standing.

What This Bill Does

The sheriff may provide a retiring officer with a retired badge, a retired commission card, and a pistol, with the pistol supplied by the sheriff's office and at no cost to the retiree. Eligibility requires ten or more years of service with the Geneva County Sheriff's Office and retirement in good standing. The act takes effect immediately after governor approval or when it becomes law otherwise.

Who It Affects

• Geneva County law enforcement officers who have 10+ years of service and retire in good standing, who may receive the badge, pistol, and commission card at no cost.
• Geneva County Sheriff's Office, which would furnish the pistol and issue the badge and commission card to eligible retirees at no cost.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Any officer employed by the Geneva County Sheriff's Office for a period of ten years or more who retires from the office in good standing may receive from the sheriff, without cost, a retired badge, a retired commission card, and a pistol, provided the pistol is furnished by the office.
• Section 2: This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its becoming 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

Geneva County