HJR24 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Health, Patient Transport to Health Care, Study Commission on, estab.
Summary: HJR24 creates a temporary Study Commission on Patient Transportation to Health Care to assess needs and propose ways to improve access to care through transportation.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a task force to study transportation barriers to health care, review existing services and programs, and identify gaps and priorities for improvement. The commission includes representatives from public health, Medicaid non-emergency transportation, hospitals, aging groups, the American Cancer Society, legislators, transportation, insurers, and ride-sharing. It must report its findings and any legislative recommendations to the Legislature by January 15, 2021, and the commission will dissolve after the report is submitted.

Who It Affects
Patients in Alabama who have trouble getting to medical appointments or treatments, who could benefit from improved transportation options and reduced missed visits.
State agencies, healthcare providers, insurers, advocacy groups, and lawmakers who will participate in the commission and may implement recommendations (including the Department of Public Health, the Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program, the Alabama Hospital Association, AARP, the American Cancer Society, the Department of Transportation, ride-share representatives, and health insurers).

Key Provisions
Creates the Study Commission on Patient Transportation to Health Care to assess transportation needs and evaluate available services, strategies, activities, and projects to address gaps and improve efficiency.
Specifies the commission's membership: the Department of Public Health, the Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program, the Alabama Hospital Association, AARP, the American Cancer Society, one House member, one Senate member, the Department of Transportation, a ride-share representative, and a health insurance representative.
Requires appointing authorities to coordinate appointments to ensure gender, race, and geographic diversity reflect the state.
Sets deadlines for appointments to be notified to the House Speaker by September 1, 2020, and for the commission's initial meeting by November 1, 2020, with the first meeting chaired by the American Cancer Society and electing officers.
States members serve without pay, except for travel reimbursement allowed under state law or current policies.
Requires a final report with findings and recommendations for legislation by January 15, 2021, after which the commission dissolves.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative