HB234 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Russell BedsoleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Board of Nursing, membership revised to include a certified registered nurse anesthetist

Summary

HB234 adds a certified registered nurse anesthetist as a member of Alabama's Board of Nursing and makes minor language updates.

What This Bill Does

It changes the Board of Nursing’s makeup to include a CRNA who can engage in advanced practice nursing, with the CRNA seat appointed by the Governor from nominees provided by the Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists (initial term starting January 1, 2026). It also preserves and clarifies other nurse seats (professional nurses, advanced practice nurses, licensed practical nurses) and sets nomination processes for those seats through relevant nursing organizations. The bill includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update code language and adds standard governance provisions for the board.

Who It Affects

• Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in Alabama, who gain a dedicated board seat chosen from nominees provided by the Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Licensed professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and consumer interests in Alabama, whose seats and appointment processes are specified or maintained through respective nursing associations and who will operate under the updated board structure.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-21-2 to revise Board of Nursing membership to include a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who is approved to engage in advanced practice nursing as a board member.
• The Governor shall appoint the CRNA seat from a list of at least two nominees provided by the Board Directors of the Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists (or successor), with the initial appointment beginning January 1, 2026.
• The Governor shall appoint seven licensed professional nurses (including the APRN seat) from nominees selected by the Board of Nursing Nomination Committee and furnished by the Alabama State Nurses Association (or successor), with lists containing at least twice the number of nominees needed.
• The Governor shall appoint two of the four licensed practical nurse seats from nominees furnished by the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Alabama (or successor) and by the Alabama Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (or successor), each list containing at least twice the number of nominees.
• The bill preserves a consumer member and sets qualifications, terms, and immunity for board members, and outlines the board’s powers, meetings, rulemaking, licensing, and administration.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards