SB12 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Will BarfootSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to state holidays; to designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
Summary: SB12 designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day, allows observance by local governments, and authorizes an annual memorial service for fallen officers.
What This Bill Does
Designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Authorizes the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police to hold a Fallen Officer Memorial Service on the south lawn of the State Capitol on that day. Allows each county and municipality to designate the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day as a local holiday. Urges residents to reflect on the sacrifices of Alabama law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty and to honor their contributions.

Who It Affects
Counties and municipalities, which may designate the first Friday in May as a local holiday and observe the day.
Alabama peace officers and their families, along with the general public, who may participate in the Fallen Officer Memorial Service and statewide 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 a Fallen Officer Memorial Service on the south lawn of the State Capitol on that day.
Allows counties and municipalities to designate the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day for local observance.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its 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: State holidays, Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated