House Bill 151 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny GarrettRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

University of Alabama; Physicians Advisory Board of the University of Alabama School of Medicine repealed

Summary

HB151 would repeal the state law that creates the Physicians Advisory Board for the University of Alabama School of Medicine.

What This Bill Does

HB151 repeals Section 16-47-91, which set up the Physicians Advisory Board. If enacted, there would no longer be a statutory advisory board for the University of Alabama School of Medicine to guide the Board of Trustees on the medical school's maintenance and operation. The repeal takes effect October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• The University of Alabama School of Medicine and its Board of Trustees would lose a statutorily defined source of external medical advice and governance guidance.
• Current and future physicians who would have served on the Physicians Advisory Board would no longer hold a statutory appointment or participate in this specific board.

Key Provisions

• Repeal of Section 16-47-91, Code of Alabama 1975, which provides for the Physicians Advisory Board of the University of Alabama School of Medicine.
• Effective date: October 1, 2026.

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

Subjects

Health