SJR109 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Certification Program, certain facilities urged to use

Summary

The Senate resolution urges Alabama health and fitness facilities that offer Pilates to use the PMA Certification Program as the standard credential for instructors.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as a resolution, it expresses the legislature's position urging facilities to adopt PMA certification for Pilates instructors. It does not create new laws or penalties. It is a non-binding recommendation that aims to promote a consistent, third-party standard to protect consumers and improve trust in Pilates instruction.

Who It Affects

• Health, fitness, and wellness facilities that offer Pilates would be urged to adopt PMA certification as the standard for instructors.
• Pilates instructors would be encouraged to obtain PMA certification, and facilities may prefer or require PMA-certified instructors.

Key Provisions

• Urges all Pilates-offering health, fitness, and wellness facilities to adopt the PMA Certification Program as the standard certificate for Pilates instructors.
• Notes that the PMA Certification Program is described as the only third-party certification in the Pilates field.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Miscellaneous