SB349 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, licensure, exemptions further provided for, Sec. 34-25A-5 am'd.
Summary: SB349 changes Alabama's temporary practice exemptions for out-of-state prosthetists and orthotists by removing the 60-day rule and adding a new exemption for association meetings or training events.
What This Bill Does
Repeals the existing rule that allowed a person licensed in another state to practice in Alabama for up to 60 days in a 12-month period after notifying the board. Adds a new exemption allowing out-of-state licensees to provide services in Alabama when they are at an association meeting or board-approved training event. Preserves the overall licensure framework for prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetist/orthotists, pedorthists, and orthotic suppliers, including credentialing and examination requirements. Takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Out-of-state licensed prosthetists, orthotists, or pedorthists who would previously rely on the 60-day exemption and may now need licensure or rely on the new association-meeting exemption to work in Alabama.
Organizations hosting association meetings or training events (such as APOA) and their attendees, who gain a new exemption allowing visiting out-of-state licensed professionals to provide services during approved events without Alabama licensure.

Key Provisions
Repeals the 60-day-per-12-month temporary practice exemption for out-of-state licensees after notification to the Alabama Board.
Adds a specific exemption for out-of-state licensees to provide prosthetic, orthotic, or pedorthic services at association meetings or board-approved training events in Alabama.
Retains the existing licensure framework and sets the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

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Subjects: Prosthetists and Orthotists, State Board of