HB256 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Nursing, Board of, anti-competitive rule making, immunity provided, Sec. 34-21-2.1 added
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the Board of Nursing is
authorized to adopt rules necessary to carry into
effect certain duties and powers related to the
practice of nursing</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide further for such
authority in relation to state and federal
antitrust laws as well as establish that the
Legislature recognizes that anti-competitive rules
which prioritize patient safety and wellness are
permissible</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to the Board of Nursing; to add Section
34-21-2.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the powers
and duties of the Board of Nursing; to clarify rulemaking
authority of the Board of Nursing regarding state and federal
antitrust laws and to establish that anti-competitive rules
which prioritize patient safety and wellness are permissible.
</p>
Subjects
Nursing, Board of
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 2, 2017 | H | Boards, Agencies and Commissions first Amendment Offered |
| March 2, 2017 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 16, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 1, 2017 | Joint Briefing Room 8th Floor REVISED at 10:30 | House BA&C Hearing |
| Hearing | March 1, 2017 | Joint Briefing Room 8th Floor REVISED ROOM at 10:30 | House BA&C Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB256 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |
| Bill Amendments | House Boards, Agencies and Commissions first Amendment Offered |