HB172 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: State Board of Occupational Therapy, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019
Summary: HB172 extends the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy's existence and functions through October 1, 2019 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
The bill extends the continued existence and operation of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy through October 1, 2019. It preserves the governing statutes for the board (Sections 34-39-1 to 34-39-16) so they continue to apply during that period. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed occupational therapists and applicants, who will continue to be regulated by the board through October 1, 2019.
Members of the public who receive occupational therapy services, who benefit from continued state regulation and oversight of the profession through October 1, 2019.

Key Provisions
Continuation of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy's existence and functioning through October 1, 2019.
Preservation of the board's governing statutes (Sections 34-39-1 to 34-39-16) and immediate effectiveness of the act 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: Occupational Therapy, Alabama State Board of