HB108 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Sunset Law; Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology continued without modification until October 1, 2029

Summary

The bill continues the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology through October 1, 2029 as part of the sunset process.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the board active and functioning until October 1, 2029. It preserves the existing statutory framework that creates and governs the board (Code sections 34-28A-1 to 34-28A-44). It shows the Legislature agreeing with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board. It becomes effective on June 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Licensed speech-language pathologists and licensed audiologists in Alabama, who will continue to be regulated by the board through October 1, 2029.
• The general public in Alabama who rely on regulatory oversight of speech-language pathology and audiology, who will benefit from continued board regulation through October 1, 2029.

Key Provisions

• Continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology until October 1, 2029.
• Preserves the underlying code sections (34-28A-1 to 34-28A-44) that establish and govern the board.
• The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board.
• Sets the act's effective date at June 1, 2025.

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