HB467 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Security, House and Senate, security of the Alabama State House, provided further, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to provide security of the perimeter and entry points of the State House, Sec. 29-4-4 am'd.

Summary

HB467 reassigns security duties at the Alabama State House, placing interior security with House and Senate personnel and perimeter security with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, under coordination with the Legislative Council.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 29-4-4 to have House and Senate security personnel protect the interior areas on floors 3–8 and other areas used by the Legislature, plus other areas outside the State House as allowed by law. These interior security officers are given peace officer powers, but only in the areas they protect. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, in coordination with the Legislative Council, will handle security of the State House perimeter and entry points. All state departments and agencies must assist as needed to ensure the security of the designated interior areas, and the provisions also apply when the Legislature meets outside the Capitol.

Who It Affects

• Legislative security personnel (House and Senate) who will oversee interior security for specified floors and areas.
• The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ASLEA), which will coordinate perimeter and entry-point security with the Legislative Council.
• The Legislative Council (and its staff), which collaborates on perimeter security planning.
• Other state departments, agencies, and bureaus that must assist in securing the interior areas upon request.

Key Provisions

• Interior security responsibility shifted to House and Senate security for floors 3–8 and other areas used by the Legislature, plus additional areas outside the State House as allowed by law.
• Interior security officers have peace officer powers limited to the designated interior areas.
• ASLEA, in coordination with the Legislative Council, will secure the State House perimeter and entry points.
• All state departments and agencies must assist as needed to ensure the security of the designated interior areas.
• The security framework applies to Legislature convenings outside the Capitol, with applicable laws governing such situations.
• Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Security