SB400 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Chiropractic Examiners, St. Bd. of, licensed chiropractors, continuing education requirement, board to provide by rule, Sec. 34-24-165 amd.

Summary

SB400 would let the Board set chiropractic continuing education hours by rule and allow those hours to carry forward for one year toward license renewal.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the CE requirement from a fixed amount to a number determined by board rule. It also allows any extra CE hours earned to be carried forward and used for one year toward the next license renewal. The renewal process itself (dates, fees, waivers) remains governed by current law, with the board retaining authority over CE specifics.

Who It Affects

• Licensed chiropractors in Alabama renewing their license, who would need to meet CE hours as set by board rule and could use carry-forward CE credits for one year.
• The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, which would determine the exact CE hour requirements by rule and enforce the carry-forward provision.

Key Provisions

• CE hours required for license renewal to be determined by board rule, not a fixed minimum.
• Excess CE hours earned in a year may be carried forward and used for license renewal for one year.
• The renewal process (dates, fees, waivers) remains as provided by existing law; the bill does not specify changes to those elements.
• Effective date: the act would become law immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of