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By Representatives Hulsey, Ledbetter, Robertson, Pettus,
Treadaway, Colvin, Kitchens, Bolton, Faulkner, Kiel,
Stadthagen, Simpson, Shirey, Lamb, Gidley, Holk-Jones, Lomax,
Givens, Tillman, Sellers, DuBose, Bedsole, Shaw, Rogers,
Rigsby, Woods, Almond, McCampbell, Stubbs, Starnes, Daniels,
Hall, Wood (D), Stringer
RFD: Public Safety and Homeland Security
First Read: 20-Apr-23
2023 Regular Session
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Enrolled, An Act,
Relating to law enforcement training; to require each
law enforcement officer to undergo training related to
individuals with certain sensory needs or invisible
disabilities every other year; and to provide that the Alabama
Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission shall
collaborate with a nonprofit company to provide the training.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. (a) This act shall be known and may be cited
as the Cade Noah Act.
(b)(1) Beginning January 1, 2024, the Alabama Peace
Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) shall
require each law enforcement officer certified by APOSTC to
complete one hour of training on interacting with individuals
with sensory needs or invisible disabilities every other year.
This training shall be in addition to the continuing education
course requirement under Section 36-21-51, Code of Alabama
1975.
(2) The commission shall collaborate with a nonprofit
company that provides training on individuals with sensory
needs or invisible disabilities to administer the training
required by this subsection. The company shall provide the
required training related to individuals with sensory needs or
invisible disabilities without compensation. The training may
be provided in person or online.
(c)(1) The commission shall review each law enforcement
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agency's compliance with this act in the same manner that the
commission reviews compliance with other continuing education
requirements.
(2) The commission shall ensure that the company chosen
to administer the training annually reviews and updates the
training to include changes and trends relating to individuals
with sensory needs or invisible disabilities.
(d) The commission may adopt rules for the
implementation and administration of this act.
Section 2. This act shall become effective on January
1, 2024, following its passage and approval by the Governor,
or its otherwise becoming law.
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
House of Representatives
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and
was passed by the House 04-May-23, as amended.
John Treadwell
Clerk
Senate 24-May-23 Passed
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