SB287 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Barbour County, qualifications and training of sheriff further provided for

Summary

SB287 tightens Barbour County sheriff qualifications for candidates and requires executive-level training for the sheriff.

What This Bill Does

It sets specific minimum qualifications for anyone seeking election to or appointed as Barbour County Sheriff, including citizenship, one-year Barbour County residency, Barbour County elector status and one-year voter registration, age 25 or older, at least five years of full-time law enforcement service with arrest power, no felony convictions, current certification and good standing with the certification commission, and no long-term separation from active duty without recertification. It also requires the sheriff, starting June 1, 2025, to complete at least 12 hours of executive-level continuing education training approved by recognized organizations. The commission (Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission) is referenced as the qualification body, and the act becomes effective on June 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Individuals seeking election to Barbour County Sheriff or appointed to serve as Barbour County Sheriff, who must meet the specified qualifications.
• The current and future Barbour County Sheriff, who must complete at least 12 hours of executive-level continuing education starting June 1, 2025.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 defines 'commission' as the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission and sets minimum qualifications for anyone seeking to qualify for election to Sheriff or to serve as Sheriff in Barbour County beginning June 1, 2025, including U.S. citizenship, one-year Barbour County residency, Barbour County elector status and one-year voter registration, age 25+, at least five years of full-time law enforcement service with arrest power, no felony conviction anywhere, current certification and good standing with the commission, and not having been retired or separated from full-time active law enforcement for more than five consecutive years (with recertification allowed).
• Section 2 requires the Sheriff to attend at least 12 hours of executive-level continuing education training each time the position is held, with approvals from the Alabama Sheriff Association, the National Sheriffs' Association, or other recognized executive-level programs.
• Section 3 states the act takes effect on June 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

Barbour County