HB118 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Board of Examiners for, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Summary: HB118 would continue the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for a set period through October 1, 2021 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
The bill keeps the Board from ending now and extends its existence and functioning until October 1, 2021. It preserves the relevant state code sections (34-28A-1 to 34-28A-44) during this period. It also states that the Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation and that the act takes effect immediately after passage and the governor’s approval.

Who It Affects
The Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: its existence and regulatory functions are extended to 2021.
Licensed speech-language pathologists and licensed audiologists in Alabama: regulatory oversight by the Board continues during the extension.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Board until October 1, 2021.
Section 2: The Board’s existence and functions are continued until October 1, 2021 and the governing code sections (34-28A-1 to 34-28A-44) are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee’s recommendations (Sections 1 and 2).
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and the governor’s approval, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Board of Examiners for