HB225 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Home Medical Equipment Services Providers, licensing of out-of-state providers, display of certificate, expiration of license, renewal and lapsed license, reinspection fee increased, Sec. 34-14C-4 am'd.

Summary

HB225 would expand and tighten licensing for Home Medical Equipment Services Providers in Alabama, adding rules for out-of-state providers, display of licenses, fixed expiration dates, renewal and lapse rules, and higher reinspection fees.

What This Bill Does

It requires each licensed home medical equipment provider to be licensed annually, with out-of-state providers needing a physical Alabama location and license for each location. Licenses must be displayed prominently at each licensed location, and all licenses will expire on August 31, with a renewal period and a grace window, after which a lapse requires reapplication. The bill adds a provisional license option for initial noncompliance and raises reinspection fees up to $300, while changing inspection travel rules so out-of-state applicants must cover travel for inspections.

Who It Affects

• In-state home medical equipment providers with multiple Alabama locations, as each location must be licensed separately and must display its license.
• Out-of-state home medical equipment providers, who must maintain at least one physical Alabama location, obtain licenses for licensed locations, cover travel for inspections, and be subject to in-state inspection requirements.

Key Provisions

• Out-of-state providers must have a physical location in Alabama meeting specified code requirements, and each licensed location must obtain its own license.
• Licenses shall be displayed prominently at each licensed location and expire August 31; renewal is allowed within a 60-day window after August 31 with late fees; lapsing licenses require reapplication.
• A provisional license may be issued for six months if initial inspections reveal noncompliance, with notification of noncompliance and reinspections scheduled four to six months later, plus a reinspection fee up to $300.
• The reinspection fee for licensure is increased from up to $150 to up to $300; accreditation alone cannot substitute for licensure.
• Travel allowances for inspections conducted at out-of-state locations shall be provided by the out-of-state applicant; inspections may be conducted by board staff, with limits on the number of inspectors per visit, and the board may conduct various inspections as needed.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after 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

Home Medical Equipment Services Providers, Board of