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HB67 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Jim Patterson
Jim Patterson
Republican
Co-Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Physical Therapy, Board of, Sunset Law Review, continued until October 1, 2017
Summary

HB67 would continue the existence and operation of Alabama's Board of Physical Therapy until October 1, 2017.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the Board of Physical Therapy in existence and preserves the existing regulatory statutes for the board (Sections 34-24-190 to 34-24-217). The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board. The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and Governor's approval.

Who It Affects
  • Licensed physical therapists and physical therapy practitioners in Alabama, who will continue to be regulated by the Board.
  • Alabama residents/patients seeking physical therapy services, who will continue to be protected by ongoing regulatory oversight.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Board of Physical Therapy until October 1, 2017.
  • Section 2: The Board's existence and its regulatory functions (as established in Sections 34-24-190 to 34-24-217) are continued and preserved.
  • Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations to continue the board.
  • Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and Governor approval.
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

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 12:05 p.m. on April 11, 2013.

H

Assigned Act No. 2013-86.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 381

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Children, Youth Affairs, and Human Resources

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 93

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 26, 2013 House Passed
Yes 95
Absent 8

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 11, 2013 Senate Passed
Yes 29
No 1
Absent 5

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature