HB115 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Optometry, Alabama Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Summary: This bill continues the Alabama Board of Optometry for a set period, until October 1, 2021, under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
Under the Sunset Law, agencies are reviewed periodically. This bill keeps the Alabama Board of Optometry operating until October 1, 2021. It preserves the applicable statutes (Sections 34-22-1 to 34-22-110) and takes effect immediately upon the governor’s approval.

Who It Affects
Optometrists licensed in Alabama and the Alabama Board of Optometry, whose licensing and regulatory oversight continues through October 1, 2021.
Alabama residents who receive eye care, who will continue to be served under a board-regulated optometry system through October 1, 2021.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends the continuance of the Alabama Board of Optometry until October 1, 2021.
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Optometry is continued until October 1, 2021, and the governing code sections (34-22-1 to 34-22-110) are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations in Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

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