HB117 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Athletic Trainers, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.

Summary

HB117 would extend the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers’ existence and duties until October 1, 2021.

What This Bill Does

Under Alabama's Sunset Law, state agencies are reviewed periodically; this bill continues the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers instead of letting it terminate. It preserves the board’s enabling statutes (Sections 34-40-1 to 34-40-17) and keeps its regulatory functions in place through October 1, 2021. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and the governor’s approval.

Who It Affects

• Licensed athletic trainers and applicants seeking licensure, whose regulation and licensure processes will continue under the Board through October 1, 2021.
• Sport programs, employers, patients/clients, and others who rely on regulatory oversight of athletic trainers, who will continue to be served by the Board through October 1, 2021.

Key Provisions

• Continues the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers until October 1, 2021.
• Preserves the board’s enabling statutes (34-40-1 to 34-40-17).
• The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board.
• Effective immediately upon passage and governor’s approval.

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