HB54 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Neil RaffertyRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Athletic Trainers, Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.

Summary

HB54 extends the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers’ existence and regulatory authority until October 1, 2025 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

The bill continues the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers and the rules that govern it through October 1, 2025. It preserves the related state code sections (34-40-1 to 34-40-17) until that date and adopts the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to extend the board. It becomes effective immediately upon governor approval or otherwise becoming law.

Who It Affects

• Athletic trainers licensed in Alabama and those seeking licensure, whose license regulation and board oversight will continue through October 2025.
• The general public/patients who rely on the board’s regulation and standards for safe practice and credential verification.

Key Provisions

• Continues the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers until October 1, 2025.
• Preserves Sections 34-40-1 to 34-40-17 of the Code of Alabama until October 1, 2025.
• The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board.
• Effective immediately upon the governor’s approval or when it becomes law.

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

Subjects

Athletic Trainers, Board of