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SB69 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Home Medical Equipment, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2022.
Summary

SB 69 would extend the Board of Home Medical Equipment's existence and authority until October 1, 2022 under the Alabama Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it keeps the Board of Home Medical Equipment in operation through October 1, 2022 and preserves the related statutes (34-14C-1 to 34-14C-8). It reflects the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the agency, with the Legislature concurring. The measure becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
  • The Board of Home Medical Equipment and its staff, whose regulatory authority and existence are continued.
  • Alabama residents who rely on home medical equipment and are served by providers regulated by the Board, who will continue to be overseen by the board during the continuation period.
Key Provisions
  • Section 2: The Board of Home Medical Equipment is continued in existence and functioning until October 1, 2022; the governing code sections (34-14C-1 to 34-14C-8) are preserved.
  • Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board.
  • Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Home Medical Equipment, Board of

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2018-70.

S

Enrolled

H

Signature Requested

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 162

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 16

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

January 16, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 24
Absent 10

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature