HB111 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim Patterson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Physical Therapy, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.

Summary

HB111 keeps the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy in operation through October 1, 2021 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

It extends the Board of Physical Therapy's existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2021. It preserves the current governing statutes for the board (the relevant code sections). It becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Licensed physical therapists and the Board, whose regulatory duties and authority are extended through Oct 1, 2021.
• Patients and the public who rely on regulated and overseen physical therapy services for safety and standards.

Key Provisions

• Section 2: The Board of Physical Therapy is continued in existence and functioning until October 1, 2021, and the governing code sections (34-24-190 to 34-24-217) are expressly preserved.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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Subjects

Physical Therapy, Board of