SB219 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will BarfootSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

State holidays, designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day

Summary

SB219 would designate the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day and let counties and municipalities choose to observe it as a holiday.

What This Bill Does

It designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day to honor officers who have died in the line of duty. It allows each county and municipality to elect to observe the day as a local holiday. It urges all residents to reflect on and honor fallen officers on that day. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama peace officers and their families, who are honored on the designated memorial day.
• Counties, municipalities, and Alabama residents, who may observe the day as a local holiday and are encouraged to reflect and honor fallen officers.

Key Provisions

• Designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
• Allows counties and municipalities to elect to observe the day as a local holiday.
• Urges residents to reflect upon and honor Alabama law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty.
• Provides an effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor 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