SB184 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip W. Williams

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Health insurance, licensing of dentists and physicians not to be conditioned on participation in health insurance plans

Summary

SB184 would prevent licensing decisions for doctors and other health professionals from being conditioned on participation in health insurance plans or related programs.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires that physicians, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, and osteopaths be licensed based on demonstrated skill and academic competence, not on whether they participate in health insurance plans. It also mandates that licensure for these professionals be conducted under the state's specified licensing laws. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Health care professionals seeking licensure in Alabama (physicians, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, and osteopaths) whose licensure decisions may not be tied to participation in health insurance plans or similar programs.
• State licensing boards and regulatory processes for these professionals, which must follow the specified Alabama Code sections and focus on competence rather than insurance participation.

Key Provisions

• Licensing cannot be conditioned on participation in any health insurance plan, public health care system, public service initiative, or emergency room coverage.
• Licensing for dentists, osteopaths, chiropractors, optometrists, and physicians must be conducted exclusively under the designated Alabama Code chapters referenced in the bill.
• Licensing decisions must be based on demonstrated skill and academic competence.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

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

Subjects

Insurance