HB5 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Russell BedsoleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to state holidays; to designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

Summary

HB5 designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day, authorizes a memorial service, and lets counties and municipalities choose to observe the day as a holiday.

What This Bill Does

Designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day and allows the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police to hold an annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service at the State Capitol. Allows counties and municipalities to elect to observe the day as a holiday. Urges residents to reflect on the sacrifices of Alabama law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Counties and municipalities that choose to observe the day as a holiday, affecting local calendars and closures where applicable.
• The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police and the broader law enforcement community, who would host the annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service and participate in the observance.

Key Provisions

• Designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
• Allows the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police to host an annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on the south lawn of the State Capitol.
• Allows each county and municipality to elect to observe Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day as a holiday.
• Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its 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

State holidays, Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated