HB63 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Marriage and Family Therapy, Board of, Sunset Law Review, continued until October 1, 2017
Summary: HB63 would extend the life of Alabama's Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapy to October 1, 2017 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the board in existence and performing its regulatory duties for marriage and family therapists until Oct 1, 2017. It preserves the state laws that create and govern the board (the 34-17A sections). It follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board and becomes effective immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed marriage and family therapists in Alabama will continue to be regulated by the board.
People seeking licensure or renewal as marriage and family therapists in Alabama will be subject to the board's rules and oversight.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapy until October 1, 2017.
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the board are continued, and the related code sections (34-17A-1 to 34-17A-26) are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: This act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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