HB201 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry UnderwoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

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

Summary

HB201 would extend the State Board for Registration of Architects in Alabama through October 1, 2027.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the architect board operating and allows it to continue regulating architects under the existing laws (Sections 34-2-30 to 34-2-42). It follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board and preserves the current legal framework. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise when it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Licensed architects and licensure applicants in Alabama, whose regulation and licensure processes will continue under the board.
• The general public and clients who rely on licensed architects and the board’s oversight for quality and safety.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the State Board for Registration of Architects until October 1, 2027.
• Section 2: The existence and functioning of the Board, created under Sections 34-2-30 to 34-2-42, are continued until October 1, 2027, and those code sections are expressly preserved.
• 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, or upon 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, State Board for Registration of Architects continued until October 1, 2027