SB184 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 17, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg AlbrittonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to the Department of Corrections; to add Section 14-1-25 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that the Department of Corrections may expend funds to further the mission of the department.
Summary: SB184 lets the Alabama Department of Corrections spend its funds to recruit and train staff, educate the public, rehabilitate offenders, and advance the department's mission.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill adds Section 14-1-25, allowing the department to spend appropriated funds to obtain services, materials, and items for programs and events related to four areas: recruitment, training, and retention of officers and support staff; educating the public; rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders; and promoting the department's mission. The spending would be for those specific purposes. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects
Department of Corrections — gains authority to spend funds for the listed purposes.
Current and prospective law enforcement officers and support staff — may benefit from increased recruitment, training, and retention efforts.
Offenders — may benefit from rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
The general public — may receive public education efforts related to the department's work.

Key Provisions
Adds Section 14-1-25 authorizing the Department of Corrections to expend funds appropriated to procure services, materials, and items for programs and events related to recruitment/training/retention of officers and staff; educating the public; rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders; and promoting the department's mission.
Spending must be for the specified purposes listed in the section.
Effective date: first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Department of Corrections, to provide that the department may expend funds to further the mission of the department