House Bill 299 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Oliver Representative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Board of Respiratory Therapy; composition, powers, authorities revised; requirements for licensure revised; criminal penalties for certain actions provided

Description

Under existing law, the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy regulates the practice of respiratory therapy in this state.

This bill would authorize respiratory therapists to practice under the direction of an advanced practice healthcare provider in addition to a physician.

This bill would revise the requirements that must be satisfied by an individual to be licensed by the board.

This bill would add a member to the board.

This bill would further provide for the issuance and privileges of temporary licenses.

This bill would also provide criminal penalties for fraudulently obtaining a license or holding one's self out as a licensed respiratory therapist without a license.

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Subjects

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions