HB58 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Veterinary Medical Examiners, State Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.
Summary: The bill extends the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' existence and functions until October 1, 2025 under the Alabama Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It continues the Board and preserves the statutes that create and govern it (34-29-60 to 34-29-135) through October 1, 2025. It adopts the Sunset Committee's recommendation to extend the Board's existence. It becomes law immediately upon the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed veterinarians and other professionals regulated by the Board will continue to be governed by the existing statutes through October 1, 2025.
Alabama residents and pet owners who rely on veterinary services will continue to be protected by ongoing Board oversight through October 1, 2025.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until October 1, 2025.
Section 2: The Board's existence and the governing statutes (34-29-60 to 34-29-135) are continued and preserved until October 1, 2025.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: The act takes effect immediately upon 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: Veterinary Medical Examiners, State Board of