HB67 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rex ReynoldsRepresentative
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Midwifery, State Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2025.
Summary: HB67 extends the State Board of Midwifery's existence and regulatory authority through Oct 1, 2025 under Alabama's Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
The bill continues the State Board of Midwifery and its regulatory authority under code sections 34-19-11 to 34-19-21 until October 1, 2025, preserving those provisions. It follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation and the Legislature's concurrence. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
State Board of Midwifery and its licensees (midwives) will continue to exist, regulate licensing, and enforce standards through Oct 1, 2025.
Alabama residents who use midwifery services will continue to be protected by ongoing regulation and professional standards.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the State Board of Midwifery until October 1, 2025.
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the State Board of Midwifery is continued, and the related code sections (34-19-11 to 34-19-21) are preserved through October 1, 2025.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: This act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Midwifery, State Board of