SB12 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, licensure, exemptions further provided for, Sec. 34-25A-5 am'd.

Summary

SB 12 would remove Alabama's 60-day temporary licensure exemption for out-of-state prosthetists/orthotists and add an exemption for services at association meetings or training events.

What This Bill Does

This bill would eliminate the current rule that allows a person licensed in another state to practice in Alabama for up to 60 days in a 12-month period after notifying the Board. It would create a new exemption allowing out-of-state licensed prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetist/orthotists, and pedorthists to provide services during association meetings or training events in Alabama without needing Alabama licensure for those activities. The general licensure requirement remains in place and other licensing provisions stay the same, including temporary licenses for applicants awaiting examination.

Who It Affects

• Out-of-state licensed prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetist/orthotists, and pedorthists who travel to Alabama for association meetings or training events and would be exempt from Alabama licensure for those activities.
• Alabama residents or facilities who receive or observe these services during those association meetings or training events (i.e., care provided by out-of-state clinicians at such events).

Key Provisions

• Deletes the existing 60-day per-year exemption for out-of-state licensees practicing in Alabama after board notification.
• Adds an exemption allowing out-of-state licensed clinicians to provide prosthetic, orthotic, or pedorthic services at association meetings or training events in Alabama without Alabama licensure for those activities.

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

Subjects

Prosthetists and Orthotists, State Board of