HB45 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Medical Examiners, State Board of and Medical Licensure Commission, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.
Summary: HB45 would extend the continuation of Alabama's State Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission until October 1, 2025.
What This Bill Does
Keeps the Board and Commission in existence and maintains their regulatory functions by preserving the governing code sections through Oct 1, 2025. Follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation to extend their operation. Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed medical professionals in Alabama who are regulated by the Board and Commission, whose licensure and discipline processes continue under the extended period.
Alabama residents and patients who rely on ongoing medical licensure standards and regulatory oversight to ensure safe medical practice.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance until Oct 1, 2025.
Section 2: The Board and Commission's existence and functions are continued and the related code sections are preserved through Oct 1, 2025.
Section 3: Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

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