HB58 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Nursing, Board of, Sunset Law Review, continued until October 1, 2017
Summary: HB58 would extend the existence and regulation of the Alabama Board of Nursing until October 1, 2017.
What This Bill Does
The bill keeps the Board of Nursing operating under the Alabama Sunset Law for a set period, preserves the current statutory framework that governs the board (Sections 34-21-1 to 34-21-93), and requires the Legislature to concur with this continuation. It takes effect immediately if signed by the Governor. This ensures ongoing oversight of nursing licensure and related regulatory activities during the extension.

Who It Affects
Licensed nurses and nursing organizations in Alabama, whose licensure and practice are regulated by the Board of Nursing, for continued regulatory oversight through Oct 1, 2017.
Patients, healthcare facilities, and the general public relying on nursing regulation and safe nursing practice, who benefit from continued oversight by the Board of Nursing through Oct 1, 2017.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Board of Nursing until October 1, 2017.
Section 2: The Board of Nursing's existence and functioning is continued, and the related code sections (34-21-1 to 34-21-93) are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee recommendations in Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Sunset Law