SB104 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Home Medical Equipment Board, Home Medical Equipment Services Providers Board, renamed, removal of board members, employment of administrator, practicing without a license, penalties, renewal of lapsed license, fees, grounds for revoking, denying, or suspending provided, Sec. 34-14C-1, 34-14C-2, 34-14C-3, 34-14C-4, 34-14C-4.1, 34-14C-5, 34-14C-6, 34-14C-7, 34-14C-8 am'd.
Summary: SB104 renames the Home Medical Equipment Services Providers Board to the Board of Home Medical Equipment and gives it new licensing, enforcement, and staffing powers, including oversight of out-of-state providers.
What This Bill Does
It changes the board’s name and legal framework, allows removal of board members, and authorizes hiring an executive director and staff, a seal, and reasonable fees. It requires licensing for home medical equipment services providers (including out-of-state providers) and sets rules for late renewals and renewal of lapsed licenses, plus inspections. It strengthens disciplinary options, including denials, suspensions, or revocations of licenses, hearings, fines, injunctions, and restitution. It also creates a dedicated fund for the board and places the board under sunset review.

Who It Affects
In-state home medical equipment services providers and their licensed locations in Alabama, who must obtain and maintain annual licenses, pay fees, potentially undergo inspections, and comply with standards.
Out-of-state home medical equipment services providers that operate in Alabama, who must maintain at least one physical Alabama location, obtain licenses for licensed locations, and be subject to inspections.

Key Provisions
Renames the board to the Board of Home Medical Equipment, allows removal of members, and authorizes employment of an executive director and staff, adoption of a seal, and charging of reasonable fees.
Requires annual licensing for providers, with each licensed location needing its own license; out-of-state providers must have a physical Alabama location and may be inspected; licensing standards must be met.
Gives the board authority to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, conduct disciplinary hearings, and impose fines, restitution, and injunctions for violations; outlines grounds for discipline and appeal processes.
Establishes a separate Home Medical Equipment Services Fund, places the board under Alabama Sunset Law with periodic renewal, and specifies effective dates and related local-fund considerations.

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Subjects: Home Medical Equipment Services Providers, Board of