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HB 6

Employees' Retirement System, all ALEA law enforcement officers, including State Police Tier II Plan members, to receive payment for up to 80 hours of accrued and unused annual leave per year

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phillip Pettus

HB 6 allows Alabama law enforcement officers to convert up to 80 unused annual leave hours yearly into direct cash payments instead of forfeiture.

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Bill Summary · HB 6

Legislative bill overview

HB 6 would allow law enforcement officers employed by Alabama's Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including those in the State Police Tier II Plan, to receive monetary payment for up to 80 hours of unused annual leave each year rather than losing it. This converts accrued leave time into direct compensation on an annual basis.

Why is this important

Law enforcement retention and morale are significant policy concerns, and unused leave buyouts represent a tangible benefit affecting officer compensation and work-life balance decisions. The fiscal impact on the state budget depends on how many officers claim this benefit and at what hourly rates, potentially adding recurring annual costs to the general fund.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: Uncertain cost projections; multiplied across all ALEA officers, even modest hourly rates could create substantial annual liabilities that compete with other state priorities
  • Leave policy precedent: May incentivize similar demands from other state employee groups, creating broader compensation expectations and budgetary pressure
  • Implementation mechanics: Unclear whether officers can accumulate unused hours across years, whether departments can impose caps, or how this interacts with existing retirement benefit calculations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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