HB360 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Russell BedsoleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Board of Medical Examiners; "expedited license" defined for purposes of criminal background check for physician licensure

Summary

HB360 defines 'expedited license' for physician licensure in Alabama to clarify which licenses require criminal background checks.

What This Bill Does

It adds a formal definition of 'expedited license' in the licensure statute, clarifying that certain accelerated licenses and certificates related to practicing medicine or osteopathy are considered expedited for background checks. It specifies that licenses, certificates of qualification, and certificates of eligibility for licenses or qualifications issued in an accelerated manner are included. The act becomes effective on June 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Applicants seeking an expedited license to practice medicine or osteopathy in Alabama — their background checks will apply to these accelerated licensure documents.
• The State Board of Medical Examiners and licensing staff — they will apply the new definition to determine which licenses require background checks and how expedited licenses are handled.

Key Provisions

• Defines EXPEDITED LICENSE as a license to practice medicine, a certificate of qualification, a certificate of eligibility for a license to practice medicine, or a certificate of eligibility for a certificate of qualification that is issued in an accelerated manner.
• Amends Section 34-24-50.1 to reflect the definition and apply it to expedited licenses for purposes of criminal background checks of applicants.
• Effective date: June 1, 2024.

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