House Bill 128 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marilyn LandsRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Board of Midwifery; authorized to accept gifts and grants

Summary

HB128 would authorize the Alabama State Board of Midwifery to accept gifts and grants and make technical updates to its regulatory framework, with the act taking effect on October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows the board to receive gifts and grants under its own official resolutions, while requiring the board to pay its expenses from its own funds rather than from the General Fund. It makes targeted technical updates to Sections 34-19-12, 34-19-14, and 34-19-16 to reflect current standards and align with national midwifery guidance, including rulemaking and safety-related provisions. It also keeps the board under the Alabama Sunset Law, establishing periodic renewal of its existence.

Who It Affects

• Licensed midwives and midwifery applicants, who could benefit from additional funding sources for regulatory activities and education.
• Pregnant people, newborns, and the broader public who rely on regulated midwifery services, through updated disclosures, standards, and reporting requirements.

Key Provisions

• The board may accept gifts and grants under official resolutions, with expenses funded from the board’s own funds and not from the General Fund.
• The bill updates the governing language for the board and midwifery practice (34-19-12, 34-19-14, 34-19-16), requires rulemaking aligned with national standards, sets licensing/education and safety requirements, and places the board under the Alabama Sunset Law with a 2026 effective date.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards