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. New provisions include specific actions that constitute this crime, such as falsely pretending to be a peace officer while performing acts in that capacity, accepting an appointment as a peace officer while knowing one is ineligible, and facilitating the service of a person as a peace officer who is prohibited from doing so. The bill clarifies that impersonating a peace officer is classified as a Class C felony.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the definition of a peace officer to encompass any federal officer or employee tasked with maintaining public order or making arrests for crimes. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. The changes include the insertion of new legal language that outlines the specific actions constituting impersonation and the deletion of previous wording that was less comprehensive.

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