SB 287 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Barbour County, qualifications and training of sheriff further provided for

Senate Bill 287 establishes new requirements for individuals seeking to become or currently serving as the Sheriff of Barbour County. Starting June 1, 2025, candidates for election or appointment must meet updated qualifications, including specific residency, age, and a minimum of five years of full-time, APOSTC-certified law enforcement experience. Additionally, any individual serving as Sheriff of Barbour County must attend at least 12 hours of approved executive-level continuing education training annually. This bill aims to further define the professional standards for the county's top law enforcement officer.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Signed May 14, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · May 14, 2025

MINOR

This bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, with the primary substantive change being the renumbering and consolidation of sections. The final enrolled version combines the original bill text with certification signatures from the Senate and House, confirming the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on Barbour County sheriff qualifications and training requirements; no substantive policy changes were made to the core provisions.

TECHNICAL

The bill was renumbered from SFQI585-1 to SFQI585-2, indicating it has progressed through the legislative process.

Enrolled certification pages were added showing Senate and House passage dates (April 10 and May 7, 2025) and signatures from legislative leaders.

Draft version headers and page numbers were removed in favor of the official enrolled format.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1199

lower

May 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation)

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 629

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation )

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors