The bill, designated as SB268, establishes new qualifications for individuals seeking election or appointment to the office of sheriff in Mobile County, effective June 1, 2024. The qualifications include being a U.S. citizen, a resident of Mobile County for at least one year, registered to vote in the county for at least one year, possessing a high school diploma or GED, being at least 25 years old, having a minimum of five years of prior service as a sworn law enforcement officer, and having no felony convictions. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to hold an associate or preferably a bachelor's degree.

Furthermore, 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 recognized organizations such as the Alabama Sheriffs Association or the National Sheriffs' Association. This new requirement aims to ensure that sheriffs maintain a high level of professional knowledge and skills throughout their tenure. The bill does not specify any deletions from current law.