SB21 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Chiropractic Examiners, St. Bd. of, fees for services, bd authorized to charge by rule, Sec. 34-24-146 added

Summary

SB21 authorizes the Alabama Board of Chiropractic Examiners to set and collect reasonable fees by board rule for certain board services.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new section allowing the board to establish, charge, and collect fees for services it provides. Examples include applications for continuing education seminar approvals, verification of licensure status, copies of board records, and other services needed to cover related expenses. It becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Licensed chiropractors in Alabama and applicants for licensure or CE seminar approvals who may have to pay fees for services such as licensure verification, CE approvals, and copies of records.
• Members of the public, employers, and organizations that request information or records from the board, who may be charged for copies of records and other board services.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 34-24-146 to authorize the board to set, charge, and collect reasonable fees for services by rule.
• Specifies example services that may have fees: applications for CE seminar approvals, verification of licensure status, copies of records, and other services to reimburse reasonable expenses.
• Provides that the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of