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’S 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
Gov. Kay Ivey indicators invoice closing loophole for unqualified regulation enforcement officers
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Invoice 115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, on Friday.It was sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss and Rep. Ron Bolton.The invoice identifies a number of ways in which an individual is taken into account to be impersonating a regulation enforcement officer, which is a Class C felony.To learn the total invoice, click on right here. This invoice enhances the present regulation by eliminating a loophole that would permit unqualified individuals to function regulation enforcement officers. The invoice will develop into efficient on Oct. 1, 2025. SB115 is a part of the governor’s Protected Alabama public security bundle. Keep up to date on the newest political tales with the WVTM 13 app. You may obtain it right here.
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Invoice 115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, on Friday.
It was sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss and Rep. Ron Bolton.
The invoice identifies a number of ways in which an individual is taken into account to be impersonating a regulation enforcement officer, which is a Class C felony.
This invoice enhances the present regulation by eliminating a loophole that would permit unqualified individuals to function regulation enforcement officers.
The invoice will develop into efficient on Oct. 1, 2025. SB115 is a part of the governor’s Safe Alabama public safety package.
Keep up to date on the newest political tales with the WVTM 13 app. You may obtain it here.
