The bill proposes the abolition of the office of constable in Russell County, Alabama. According to the new legal language, the office will be officially dissolved at the end of the current constable's term on June 1, 2025. This change will affect the constable positions that are established in each precinct as outlined in Chapter 23, Title 36, Code of Alabama 1975.
The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, following the completion of the current term. The bill has passed through the legislative process, originating in the House of Representatives and receiving Senate approval on April 10, 2025. The deletion of the constable office from the law signifies a significant change in local governance for Russell County.