HB64 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Nursing, Board of, investigators granted power of peace officers, Act 2017-46, 2017 Reg. Sess.; Sec. 34-21-2 am'd.
Summary: HB 64 would let certain Board of Nursing investigators act with law enforcement powers (except arrest) to investigate Nurse Practice Act violations.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 34-21-2 to allow Board of Nursing investigators who meet the minimum standards of the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission to exercise law enforcement powers while investigating alleged Nurse Practice Act violations. They would be able to inspect documents and enforce laws related to these violations, but they would not have the power to arrest.

Who It Affects
Licensed nurses and other licensees under the Nurse Practice Act would be subject to investigations and potential enforcement actions by Board investigators with enhanced powers.
Board of Nursing investigators (and the Board itself) who meet officer standards would gain authority to exercise law enforcement powers in investigations, within the limits described in the bill.

Key Provisions
Investigators meeting APOS'TC minimum standards shall have the authority of a law enforcement officer to inspect documents and enforce laws in investigations of alleged Nurse Practice Act violations.
This authority explicitly excludes the power to arrest.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Nursing, Board of