HB197 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy until October 1, 2027.

Summary

HB197 would extend the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy’s existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2027 under the Alabama Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

The bill continues the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy for five more years, until October 1, 2027. It preserves the board’s regulatory authority and the related state code sections (34-39-1 to 34-39-44). The Legislature approves the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage and the governor’s approval (or when it becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects

• OT licensees and applicants regulated by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy, whose licenses and regulatory oversight continue.
• Alabama residents and consumers who receive occupational therapy services and rely on ongoing board regulation to ensure professional standards and safety.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy until October 1, 2027.
• Section 2: The Board’s existence and functioning under Sections 34-39-1 to 34-39-44, inclusive, is continued until October 1, 2027, and those code sections are expressly preserved.
• Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations in Sections 1 and 2.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or upon it 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

Sunset Law, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy continued until October 1, 2027