SB72 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2022.
Summary: SB 72 would extend the Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission's existence through October 1, 2022.
What This Bill Does
The bill keeps the Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission in operation for another period, until October 1, 2022, and preserves the governing code sections that establish it. It follows the Sunset Law process by having the Sunset Committee recommend continuance and the Legislature concur. The act would take effect immediately upon the governor's signature, ensuring the commission can continue its work without interruption.

Who It Affects
The Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission and its staff will keep functioning and overseeing sickle cell matters until Oct 1, 2022.
The Alabama Sunset Committee and the Legislature will continue to carry out the sunset review process to approve the commission's continuation.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: The Commission's existence and its enabling code sections (22-10B-1 to 22-10B-7) are continued through October 1, 2022.
Provision 2: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance and the Legislature concurs; the act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission