HB118 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rex ReynoldsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Massage Therapy, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2023.

Summary

HB 118 extends the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy's existence and authority through October 1, 2023 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

It renews the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy's existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2023, following the Sunset Committee's recommendation. It preserves the board’s enabling statutes (Code sections 34-43-1 to 34-43-21) so the board can continue operating under current law. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Massage therapists and massage therapy businesses: their licenses and regulatory oversight continue until October 1, 2023.
• The general public receiving massage therapy: continued protection through licensed, regulated massage therapy and board oversight.

Key Provisions

• Continuation of the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy until October 1, 2023.
• Preservation of Code sections 34-43-1 to 34-43-21 governing the board.
• Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board.
• 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

Sunset Law