The bill amends Section 13A-10-11 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the definition of the crime of impersonating a peace officer. The new legal language specifies that a person commits this crime if they (1) falsely pretend to be a peace officer and act in that capacity, (2) are employed or appointed as a peace officer while knowing they are ineligible to serve under state law or that their certification has been revoked or suspended, and (3) facilitate another person serving as a peace officer while knowing that person is prohibited from doing so. The existing language that simply states "falsely" has been modified to clarify the actions that constitute impersonation.

Additionally, the bill maintains that impersonating a peace officer is classified as a Class C felony and clarifies the definition of "peace officer" to include federal officers or employees with duties related to public order or crime enforcement. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-10-11
Enrolled: 13A-10-11