HB68 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac Buttram
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Athletic Trainers, Board of, Sunset Law Review, continued until October 1, 2017, with modification to allow board to set reduced renewal fees, Sec. 34-40-8 am'd.
Summary: HB68 keeps the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers operating until Oct 1, 2017 and lets the board set reduced renewal fees and require continuing education for renewals.
What This Bill Does
It extends the existence of the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers to October 1, 2017. It changes renewal rules so licenses expire December 31 each year, renewal fees are set by the board, and renewal requires completing continuing education and providing current licensee information. It allows the board to reduce renewal fees for licensees who have been licensed less than six months before expiration. It requires the board to adopt a continuing education program and makes completion of continuing education a requirement for renewal; the act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed athletic trainers in Alabama will renew licenses with fees set by the board, must complete continuing education, and licenses will expire December 31 each year.
Athletic trainers who have been licensed less than six months before their license expiration may qualify for a reduced renewal fee.

Key Provisions
Continuance of the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers until October 1, 2017.
Section 34-40-8 amended to require renewal fees set by the board, renewal contingent on continuing education and current licensee information, with licenses expiring December 31 each year.
The board may reduce renewal fees for licensees licensed for less than six months before expiration.
The board must adopt a continuing education program and make its completion a prerequisite for renewal.
Effective date: immediately upon the governor's approval.

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Subjects: Sunset Law