The bill amends Sections 16-47-11 and 36-21-49 of the Code of Alabama 1975, enhancing the authority of police officers within The University of Alabama System and establishing clearer guidelines for cooperation between law enforcement agencies. Key insertions include the clarification that peace officers' authority extends to property owned, leased, or licensed by the institution of higher education, and they may enforce the law under specific circumstances, such as in pursuit of a suspected offender or through agreements with other law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the bill updates the language to reflect current legal standards and practices.

The bill also modifies the language regarding law enforcement agency cooperation, allowing state, county, municipal, and state college or university law enforcement agencies to make agreements for mutual assistance in law enforcement work. The changes aim to streamline the existing code and ensure that the powers granted to peace officers are cumulative and not limited by the new provisions. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2024.