SB161 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Sheriffs, authorizes fundraising events
Summary: The bill lets county sheriffs in Alabama hold fundraising events in their counties, including rodeos, and use the proceeds to fund the operations of their offices, with immediate effect.
What This Bill Does
If passed, sheriffs would be authorized to conduct fundraising events within their counties. The money raised from these events could be used for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff's office. The bill also states that past sheriff actions that complied with these provisions are ratified and confirmed, and the act would take effect immediately.

Who It Affects
County sheriffs and their offices in Alabama, who gain authority to hold fundraising events and use proceeds for operating costs
County residents and donors who participate in or contribute to fundraising events, whose contributions would support sheriff's office operations

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): A county sheriff may conduct fundraising events within his or her county, including, but not limited to, rodeos, and may use the proceeds from the events for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff's office.
Section 1(b): This section is remedial and curative, and any actions taken by a sheriff in conformance with Section 1 are ratified and confirmed.
Section 2: This act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Counties & Municipalities