Law enforcement, Police Abuse Registry and Law Enforcement Injury Fund created, penalties provided for and civil actions authorized

HB 415 creates a Police Abuse Registry maintained by Alabama's Attorney General, listing individuals convicted of offenses against law enforcement officers (such as assault or threats). Individuals on the registry can pay $5,000 per conviction to have their names removed, with fees funding the Law Enforcement Injury Fund to provide financial assistance for officers injured in the line of duty. Access to the registry is restricted to law enforcement for background checks, investigations, or monitoring, and unauthorized use is a misdemeanor. The bill also authorizes civil lawsuits for misuse of registry information.