SB63 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, there is no addiction recovery program or rehabilitation program designed specifically for licensed psychologists and licensed psychological technicians who may be impaired by reason of illness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, alcohol, chemicals, or other substances, or as a result of any physical or mental condition
This bill would establish the Alabama Psychology Professionals Wellness Committee, to be administered by the Board of Examiners in Psychology, to identify and intervene in instances of impairment of licensed psychology professionals caused by reason of illness, inebriation, substance dependence, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, alcohol, chemicals, or other substances, or as a result of any physical or mental condition
This bill would authorize the board to contract with a nonprofit organization, health professional, or professional association to assist the committee in carrying out its duties
This bill would also provide for the appointment and duties of the committee members and specify reporting procedures
Relating to licensed psychology professionals; to add new Section 34-26-4 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to establish the Alabama Psychology Professionals Wellness Committee, to be administered by the Board of Examiners in Psychology, to identify and intervene in instances of impairment of licensed psychology professionals caused by reason of illness, inebriation, substance dependence, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, alcohol, chemicals, or other substances, or as a result of any physical or mental condition; to authorize the board to contract with a nonprofit organization, health professional, or professional association to assist the committee in carrying out its duties; and to provide for the appointment and duties of the committee members and specify reporting procedures.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2021 | S | Assigned Act No. 2021-283. |
| April 15, 2021 | H | Signature Requested |
| April 15, 2021 | S | Enrolled |
| April 15, 2021 | H | Concurred in Second House Amendment |
| April 15, 2021 | S | Reed motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Roll Call 999 |
| April 15, 2021 | S | Concurrence Requested |
| April 13, 2021 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 818 |
| April 13, 2021 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 817 |
| April 13, 2021 | H | Hall Amendment Offered |
| April 13, 2021 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| March 11, 2021 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 25, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
| February 25, 2021 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 290 |
| February 25, 2021 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| February 10, 2021 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 2, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Healthcare |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 10, 2021 | Room 206 at 09:00 | House BA&C Hearing |
| Hearing | February 10, 2021 | Room 325 at 12:00 | Senate HLTH Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB63 Alabama 2021 Session - Enrolled |
| Bill Text | SB63 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
| Bill Amendments | House Hall Amendment Offered |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB63 for Healthcare |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB63 for Boards, Agencies and Commissions |