HB18 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, licensure, exemptions further provided for, Sec. 34-25A-5 am'd.
Summary: HB 18 removes the broad 60-day temporary practice exemption for out-of-state licensees and creates a narrow exception allowing practice at association meetings or board-approved training events in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
The bill eliminates the general 60-day-per-12-month window that let out-of-state licensed prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists practice in Alabama after notifying the board. It adds a limited exemption allowing such professionals to provide services only at association meetings or training events that the board approves (e.g., Alabama Prosthetic & Orthotic Association events). It preserves existing licensure pathways (including credentialing equivalence, temporary licenses for those awaiting exams, and licensure without examination for substantially equivalent credentials) and requires licensure to practice in Alabama. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects
Out-of-state licensed prosthetists, orthotists, or pedorthists who want to provide services in Alabama; their broad 60-day exemption is removed and they may only practice under the new limited association meeting/training event exemption.
Professional associations (such as APOA) and the Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists that oversee the new exemption framework and credentialing standards.

Key Provisions
Repeals the existing 60-day temporary practice exemption for out-of-state licensees who notify the board before practicing in Alabama.
Adds a limited exemption allowing out-of-state licensed professionals to provide services at association meetings or board-approved training events in Alabama.
Maintains other licensure pathways, including licensure without examination if credentials are substantially equivalent, and the temporary 12-month license for those awaiting examination.
Establishes that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Prosthetists and Orthotists, State Board of