SB100 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

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

SB100 would tighten and expand licensing for Home Medical Equipment Services Providers, including out-of-state providers, by requiring licenses, displaying license certificates, setting fixed expiration dates, changing renewal rules, eliminating provisional licenses, and raising reinspection fees.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires annual licensing by the board for all home medical equipment providers, and out-of-state providers must have a physical Alabama location that meets specified requirements. License certificates must be displayed at each licensed location, and licenses would expire on August 31 each year with a 60-day renewal window after that date. Provisional licenses would be eliminated, and licenses that lapse would require reapplication and meeting current standards. Reinspection fees would increase to up to $300, and travel for inspections would not be restricted by the State Ethics Commission; out-of-state applicants would pay travel allowances for inspections, and inspections of out-of-state facilities would be limited to two inspectors per visit.

Who It Affects

• In-state home medical equipment services providers in Alabama: must obtain annual licenses for each location, display the license certificate, and comply with renewal, inspection, and fee changes.
• Out-of-state home medical equipment services providers: must establish a physical Alabama location, obtain licensure, pay travel allowances for inspections, and meet the same licensing standards and renewal cycle.

Key Provisions

• Adds licensing requirements for out-of-state providers and requires a physical Alabama location for them.
• License certificates must be displayed prominently at every licensed location.
• Licenses expire on August 31 each year with a renewal period of 60 days after August 31 and a grace period for late renewal; lapsing requires reapplication.
• Eliminates provisional licenses for applicants who do not meet licensing standards.
• Increases the board's reinspection fee from up to 150 to up to 300 dollars.
• Deletes the requirement that travel for inspections be allowed by the State Ethics Commission; out-of-state applicants must pay travel allowances for inspections, and inspections of out-of-state facilities are limited to two board inspectors per visit.
• Inspections may be conducted prior to licensure and during renewal; the board may inspect for compliance and determine standards.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage.

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