HB183 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul W. LeeRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Pharmacists, revise licensure requirements, authorize Board of Pharmacy to set continuing education requirements, Secs. 34-23-51, 34-23-52 am'd.

Summary

HB183 would simplify Alabama pharmacist licensure by removing photo requirements, clarifying exam administration, and letting the Board set continuing education rules.

What This Bill Does

Eliminates the requirement that license applicants submit two notarized photographs with their licensure application. Clarifies that licensure exams are administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) or another board-approved entity. Authorizes the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy to establish continuing education requirements by board rule, and sets a framework of 15 hours of CE per year with at least 3 hours live. Preserves the existing licensure renewal structure (timing and fee ranges) and related reinstatement provisions, but these operate under the updated CE rules.

Who It Affects

• Prospective pharmacist license applicants in Alabama, who would no longer need to submit photographs and must take the NABP-administered exam and meet CE requirements.
• Licensed pharmacists in Alabama, who would follow updated CE requirements and renewal procedures as defined by the Board.
• Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, which would gain authority to set continuing education rules by board rule.

Key Provisions

• Removal of the two notarized photographs requirement from license applications.
• Licensure examinations to be administered by NABP or a board-approved entity.
• Board rule authority to establish continuing education requirements, including a framework of 15 hours of CE per year with at least 3 hours live.
• Renewal cycle and fees: licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years; renewal fees range from $25 to $150; delinquency penalties and reinstatement provisions apply, with life certificates exempt from renewal fees.

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

Subjects

Pharmacies and Pharmacists