HB88 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jerry StarnesRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Board of Pardons and Paroles; probation and parole officers specified as state law enforcement officers
Summary: HB88 would designate probation and parole officers of the Board of Pardons and Paroles as law enforcement officers, with minor wording updates to align the law, effective October 1, 2025.
What This Bill Does
It adds probation and parole officers to the definition of law enforcement officer in Section 36-21-40. This alignment could affect their authority and responsibilities under enforcement-related programs and standards. The bill also makes nonsubstantive changes to conform the language to existing law. The act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects
Probation and parole officers: officially recognized as law enforcement officers, which could affect their powers and duties.
Board of Pardons and Paroles and related agencies: their personnel will be treated under the same framework as other law enforcement officers, aligning with enforcement standards and programs.

Key Provisions
Adds probation and parole officers of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to the definition of law enforcement officer in Section 36-21-40.
Makes nonsubstantive changes to conform the statute to existing law; the act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

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