HB390 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Russell BedsoleRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: State holidays, designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day
Summary: HB390 designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day, allows a memorial service, and lets counties and cities choose to observe it as a holiday.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill would officially recognize the first Friday in May as a day to honor Alabama peace officers killed in the line of duty. It allows the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police to host a Fallen Officer Memorial Service on the south lawn of the State Capitol. It also lets each county and municipality elect to observe the day as a local holiday. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved.

Who It Affects
Law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and their families; the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police, which may host the memorial service.
Counties and municipalities in Alabama, which may choose to observe the day as a local holiday and participate in related events.

Key Provisions
Designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
Allows the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police to host a Fallen Officer Memorial Service on the south lawn of the State Capitol.
Allows counties and municipalities to elect to observe Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

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