SB126 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Respiratory Therapy Board, continued until October 1, 2016, pursuant to Sunset Law.
Summary: SB126 extends the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy's existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2016 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
The bill keeps the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy in operation and functioning through October 1, 2016. It preserves the existing governing code sections (34-27B-1 to 34-27B-14) that create and regulate the board. Licensing, renewals, and disciplinary actions carried out by the board would continue under those provisions. The measure takes effect immediately upon the Governor's signing into law.

Who It Affects
Respiratory therapists and licensure applicants in Alabama: continue to be regulated by the board; licensing, renewal, and disciplinary processes stay in place through October 1, 2016.
Alabama residents and patients receiving respiratory therapy: benefit from ongoing regulatory oversight to ensure safe and qualified practitioners through October 1, 2016.

Key Provisions
Continuation of the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy until October 1, 2016.
Preservation of code sections 34-27B-1 to 34-27B-14 governing the board.
The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Sunset Law