Gov. Ivey Signs Bill Enhancing Penalties For Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer
MONTGOMERY, Ala
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media
March 25, 2025
A bill written to prevent unqualified people and others from presenting themselves passed without much of a battle and now, it has been signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey.
Senate Bill 115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, went into law on Friday.
It was sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss and Rep. Ron Bolton.
The bill identifies several ways that a person would be impersonating a law enforcement officer, which is a Class C felony.
While several other laws are in place that make it illegal to do so, the new bill enhances the current law by eliminating a loophole that could allow unqualified people to serve as law enforcement officers.
The bill will become effective on Oct. 1, 2025. SB115 is part of the governor’s Safe Alabama public safety package.
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