HB56 Alabama 2021 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Neil RaffertyRepresentativeDemocrat- Co-Sponsor
- Howard Sanderford
- Session
- Regular Session 2021
- Title
- Podiatry, State Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.
- Summary
HB56 extends the Alabama State Board of Podiatry and its governing statutes through October 1, 2025 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill DoesThe bill keeps the State Board of Podiatry in existence and continues its regulatory functions through Oct. 1, 2025, preserving the related code sections (34-24-230 to 34-24-276). It follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation to renew the board. It becomes law immediately once signed by the governor.
Who It Affects- Licensed podiatrists and the State Board of Podiatry (continuation of licensure regulation and board operations)
- Alabama residents who receive podiatry services and rely on board regulation for safety and quality
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Continuance of the State Board of Podiatry until Oct 1, 2025 under the Alabama Sunset Law.
- Preservation of sections 34-24-230 to 34-24-276, Code of Alabama 1975, through Oct 1, 2025.
- Legislature's concurrence with the Sunset Committee's request to continue the board.
- Immediate effectiveness upon governor's passage and approval.
- Subjects
- Podiatry, State Board of
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 2:29 p.m. on March 4, 2021.
Assigned Act No. 2021-64.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 413
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 172
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 172
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 413
SBIR: Barfoot motion to Adopt Roll Call 412
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature