Bill > HB88

This bill amends Alabama state law to specifically include probation and parole officers as state law enforcement officers by modifying definitions in Section 36-21-40 of the Code of Alabama. The bill updates the definitions of "law enforcement agency" and "law enforcement officer" to explicitly add the Board of Pardons and Paroles to the list of recognized law enforcement entities. Key changes include renaming the state Department of Public Safety to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, adding the Board of Pardons and Paroles to the list of law enforcement agencies, and expanding the definition of law enforcement officers to include probation and parole officers. The modifications aim to provide clear legal recognition of probation and parole officers as official law enforcement personnel, which could potentially impact their legal status, powers, and responsibilities. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for and implement the changes.

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