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HB53 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Matt Simpson
Matt SimpsonRepresentative
Republican
Co-Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Dental Examiners, Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.
Summary

This bill renews the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners for another term, extending its existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2025.

What This Bill Does

The bill continues the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama and its regulatory functions through October 1, 2025. It preserves the related statutes (Sections 34-9-1 to 34-9-90) until that date. It reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board. It becomes law immediately upon the governor's signature.

Who It Affects
  • Dentists, dental hygienists, and other licensees regulated by the Board; their licensing and disciplinary oversight continues through October 1, 2025.
  • Alabama residents who rely on dental regulation for safe practice and protection, as the board's oversight remains in place through October 1, 2025.
Key Provisions
  • Continuation of the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama through October 1, 2025 under the Alabama Sunset Law.
  • Preservation of Code Sections 34-9-1 to 34-9-90 until October 1, 2025, and legislative concurrence with Sunset Committee recommendations; 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
Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 2:29 p.m. on March 4, 2021.

H

Assigned Act No. 2021-61.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 407

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 166

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Bill Text

Download Enrolled PDF

Votes

HBIR: Simpson motion to Adopt Roll Call 165

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 98
Abstained 2
Absent 4

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 166

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 100
Abstained 2
Absent 2

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 407

March 4, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 32
Absent 2

SBIR: Barfoot motion to Adopt Roll Call 406

March 4, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 32
Absent 2

Documents

Bill Text (Enrolled) HB53 Alabama 2021 Session - Enrolled
Bill Text (Introduced) HB53 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced

Source: Alabama Legislature