HB393 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: H. Mac Gipson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Physical Therapy, Board of, members further provided for, Sec. 34-24-192 am'd.; Act 2009-27, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Summary: HB393 rewrites the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy's membership to a seven-member panel with specific roles for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and a consumer, and updates nomination, term, and meeting rules.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes the board to seven members: four physical therapists, two physical therapist assistants, and one consumer. Members are appointed by the Governor from nominee lists provided by licensees, with two additional Governor-appointed members; terms are five years and set up to be staggered, with no more than two consecutive terms. It mandates an annual meeting where all licensed PTs and PTAs can attend, nominate, and vote, and requires notices 30 days in advance. It also outlines vacancy procedures, officer roles, compensation, and travel reimbursements, and includes provisions to ensure geographic and demographic diversity.

Who It Affects
Licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Alabama will fill designated board seats (4 PTs, 2 PTAs) and be subject to new nomination, appointment, qualification, and term rules.
Consumers and the general public will gain representation on the Board through a consumer member and the board's emphasis on diversity and geographic representation.

Key Provisions
Board composition: seven members (four physical therapists, two physical therapist assistants, one consumer).
Appointment process: Governor appoints five nominees per seat from licensees' nominations; two additional members appointed by Governor; PTs from congressional districts; PTA seats from northern/southern areas; consumer seat from state at large.
Term and representation: five-year staggered terms; no more than two consecutive terms; efforts to ensure each congressional district is represented where possible.
Qualifications: members must be Alabama residents, licensed professionals with at least three years of practice in Alabama, and have no disciplinary action in the prior three years.
Meetings: annual meeting where licensed PTs/PTAs can attend, nominate, and vote; board controls meeting details and must mail notices at least 30 days prior.
Vacancies: within one year of the annual meeting, vacancies filled from remaining names; other vacancies filled by Governor from a list of five nominees.
Officers and compensation: board designates chair, secretary, and treasurer; members receive daily fees and travel reimbursements according to state policy, with amounts set by the board.
Additional appointments: two other members appointed after 2001; consumer seat designated for 2001; additional PTA seat for 2002.
Effective date: becomes effective immediately upon passage and Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Physical Therapy, Board of