HB55 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Neil RaffertyRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Genetic Counseling, State Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.

Summary

HB55 extends the State Board of Genetic Counseling's existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2025.

What This Bill Does

It continues the State Board of Genetic Counseling and the related Alabama code sections until Oct. 1, 2025. It follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation to keep the board active and regulated during that period. The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Licensed or certified genetic counselors and genetics counseling practices in Alabama, whose regulation by the State Board of Genetic Counseling is continued through Oct. 1, 2025.
• Alabama residents seeking genetic counseling services, who benefit from ongoing regulatory oversight to protect public health and ensure standard practices.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the State Board of Genetic Counseling through October 1, 2025.
• Section 2: The existence and functioning of the State Board of Genetic Counseling, created under Sections 34-13A-1 to 34-13A-11, is continued and those sections are preserved until October 1, 2025.
• Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations in Sections 1 and 2.
• 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

Genetic Counseling, State Board of