The bill pertains specifically to St. Clair County and establishes new qualifications for individuals seeking election or appointment to the office of sheriff. The qualifications include being a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county for at least one year, having a high school diploma or GED, being at least 30 years old, possessing a minimum of five years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, and having no felony convictions.

Additionally, the bill mandates that upon election or appointment, the sheriff must complete a minimum of 12 hours of executive-level continuing education annually, which must be approved by either the Alabama Sheriffs Association or the National Sheriffs' Association. Proof of this attendance is required to be filed with the county's judge of probate by December 31 each year. The act will take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.