HB180 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Physicians, Medical Licensure Commission or Board of Medical Examiners, administrative fines, physicians authorize to renew licenses when paying administrative fines in installments, Sec. 34-24-383 am'd.
Summary: The bill lets physicians renew their license even if they are paying an administrative fine in installments, as long as the installment plan is approved and current.
What This Bill Does
It changes the rule so that license renewal is permitted while a fine is being paid in installments, provided the board allows installments and the physician stays current with payments. If the fine is later reduced or set aside by judicial review, the physician gets a prompt refund of the amount paid (no interest). If there is no approved installment plan or the payments are not current, renewal still cannot occur until the fine is paid in full. The law becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval, or when it becomes law by other means.

Who It Affects
Physicians who have been assessed an administrative fine by the Board of Medical Examiners or the Medical Licensure Commission and who are making installment payments
The Medical Licensure Commission and the Board of Medical Examiners, which would approve installment plans and handle license renewals under the new rule

Key Provisions
Authorizes license renewal for physicians paying an administrative fine in installments if an order allows it and installments are current
Requires a prompt refund of any amount paid if the fine is later reduced or set aside on judicial review, with no interest owed
Maintains the prior rule that renewal is not allowed until the fine is paid in full if no installment arrangement exists
States the Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it otherwise becomes law)

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Subjects: Physicians