HB170 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Board of Massage Therapy, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019
Summary: HB170 keeps the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy in existence and functioning until October 1, 2019, as recommended by the Sunset Committee.
What This Bill Does
Extends the existence and regulatory function of the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy through October 1, 2019. Preserves the current statutory framework for the Board, specifically the code sections 34-43-1 to 34-43-21. Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Alabama Board of Massage Therapy — continues to exist and regulate the profession through Oct 1, 2019.
Licensed massage therapists and massage therapy businesses in Alabama — remain under the Board's regulatory authority during the extension.
Alabama consumers — maintain regulatory protections and oversight provided by the Board through Oct 1, 2019.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy until October 1, 2019.
Section 2: The Board's existence and functioning, under code sections 34-43-1 to 34-43-21, is continued until October 1, 2019, and those sections are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: The act takes effect immediately upon passage and governor's 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: Massage Therapy, Board of