HB81 Alabama 2016 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission are authorized to adopt rules necessary to carry into effect certain duties and powers related to the practice of medicine
This bill would provide further for such authority in relation to state and federal anti-trust laws as well as establish that the Legislature recognizes that anti-competitive rules which prioritize patient safety and wellness are permissible
To add Section 34-24-53.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission; to clarify rulemaking authority of the Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission regarding state and federal anti-trust laws and to establish that anti-competitive rules which prioritize patient safety and wellness are permissible.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 7, 2016 | H | Pending third reading on day 21 Favorable from Boards, Agencies and Commissions with 1 substitute |
| April 7, 2016 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and |
| February 2, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 6, 2016 | Room 123 at 10:30 | House BA&C Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB81 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |