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HB66 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Co-Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Nursing, Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.
Summary

HB66 would extend the Alabama Board of Nursing's existence and operations through October 1, 2025.

What This Bill Does

It continues the Board of Nursing under the Alabama Sunset Law until Oct 1, 2025, preserving the statutes that govern the board (34-21-1 to 34-21-130). The extension follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation and legislative concurrence. It takes effect immediately upon the Governor's signature.

Who It Affects
  • Nurses and nursing license applicants/holders who will continue to be regulated by the Board, including licensing and oversight.
  • The public and healthcare facilities that rely on the Board's regulatory oversight of nursing practice.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Board of Nursing until October 1, 2025.
  • Section 2: The Board's existence and the governing code sections (34-21-1 to 34-21-130) are continued and preserved until October 1, 2025.
  • Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
  • Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming 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
Nursing, Board of

Bill Text

Votes

HBIR: Reynolds motion to Adopt Roll Call 191

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 99
Absent 5

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 192

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 97
Abstained 1
Absent 6

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 434

March 4, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 32
Absent 2

SBIR: Barfoot motion to Adopt Roll Call 433

March 4, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 32
Absent 2

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature