SB49 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2022
Title
Law enforcement, requiring mandatory mental health evaluations for any or continued employment, exceptions
Description
Under existing law there is no requirement that law enforcement officers undergo mental health evaluations as a condition of employment
This bill would require that the administrative head of a law enforcement agency require officers to submit to mandatory health evaluations periodically throughout employment
This bill would also provide for scheduling options for law enforcement to require that all officers undergo a mental health evaluation and would provide for exceptions
Relating to law enforcement; to require law enforcement officers to undergo mental health evaluations; and to provide for exceptions.
Subjects
Law Enforcement
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2022 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 2, 2022 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 11, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 2, 2022 | Room 325 -BILL ADDED at 08:30 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB49 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB49 for Judiciary |