HB47 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Optometry, Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.
Summary: HB47 continues the Alabama Board of Optometry's existence and regulatory authority until October 1, 2025.
What This Bill Does
The bill extends the Board of Optometry and its governing statutes so they remain in effect through Oct. 1, 2025. It follows the Sunset Law process, with the Sunset Committee recommending continuance and the Legislature agreeing. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Licensed optometrists and the Alabama Board of Optometry, whose existence and regulatory authority are continued through Oct. 1, 2025.
Alabama residents who receive optometry services, who rely on ongoing board oversight and licensing standards.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Alabama Board of Optometry through Oct. 1, 2025.
Section 2: The Board’s existence and its governing code sections (34-22-1 to 34-22-110) are continued and preserved through Oct. 1, 2025.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee recommendations.
Section 4: The Act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor.

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