HB117 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Dental Examiners, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.

Summary

HB 117 extends the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners so it remains in operation until October 1, 2021.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama in existence and functioning through October 1, 2021. It preserves the existing governing laws for the board (the code sections 34-9-1 to 34-9-90). It indicates that the Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Dentists and other licensed dental professionals in Alabama, whose licensing and regulation will continue to be overseen by the Board of Dental Examiners.
• Alabama residents/patients who rely on dental services, as public safety and professional standards oversight continue under the board.

Key Provisions

• Continues the existence and functioning of the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama until October 1, 2021.
• Preserves code sections 34-9-1 to 34-9-90, inclusive, relating to the board.
• The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations to continue the board.
• 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

Sunset Law