Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill closing loophole for unqualified law enforcement officers
Updated: 11:08 PM CDT Mar 22, 2025
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill closing loophole for unqualified law enforcement officers
Updated: 11:08 PM CDT Mar 22, 2025
ERIN, THANKS. WELL, GOVERNOR KAY IVEY GIVING THE FINAL APPROVAL TODAY ON A NEW STATE LAW THAT CLARIFIES WHO COULD BE CHARGED WITH IMPERSONATING A POLICE OFFICER. IVEY SIGNED SENATE BILL 115, WHICH ADDS MORE LANGUAGE TO THE EXISTING LAW THAT THE GOVERNOR鈥橲 OFFICE SAYS ELIMINATES THE LOOPHOLE. IVEY SAYS, QUOTE, EVERY ALABAMIAN DESERVES TO KNOW THAT THE MEN AND WOMEN ENTRUSTED WITH ENFORCING OUR LAWS ARE FULLY QUALIFIED A
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill closing loophole for unqualified law enforcement officers
Updated: 11:08 PM CDT Mar 22, 2025
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, on Friday.It was sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss and Rep. Ron Bolton.The bill identifies several ways that a person is considered to be impersonating a law enforcement officer, which is a Class C felony.To read the full bill, click here. This bill enhances the current law by eliminating a loophole that could allow unqualified people to serve as law enforcement officers. The bill will become effective on Oct. 1, 2025. SB115 is part of the governor鈥檚 Safe Alabama public safety package. Stay updated on the latest political stories with the 米兰体育 13 app. You can download it here.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, on Friday.
It was sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss and Rep. Ron Bolton.
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The bill identifies several ways that a person is considered to be impersonating a law enforcement officer, which is a Class C felony.
This bill enhances the current law by eliminating a loophole that could allow unqualified people to serve as law enforcement officers.
The bill will become effective on Oct. 1, 2025. SB115 is part of the governor鈥檚 Safe Alabama public safety package.
Stay updated on the latest political stories with the 米兰体育 13 app. You can download it here.