The bill amends Section 36-21-40 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify that probation and parole officers are classified as law enforcement officers. This change is part of a broader effort to ensure that the definitions within the law are consistent with existing legal standards. The bill makes several nonsubstantive changes, including the replacement of "state Department of Public Safety" with "Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency" and the addition of "the Board of Pardons and Paroles" to the list of law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "law enforcement officer" to explicitly include probation and parole officers, alongside other law enforcement personnel such as police officers and deputy sheriffs. The term "shall" is replaced with "have" in the definitions, and various deletions and insertions are made to streamline the language. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-21-40
Enrolled: 36-21-40