Senate Bill 102 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Keith KelleySenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sunset law; Board of Home Medical Equipment continued until October 1, 2027

Summary

This bill extends the Sunset Law to keep the Alabama Board of Home Medical Equipment operating through October 1, 2027, with an effective date of June 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the Board of Home Medical Equipment in operation until Oct 1, 2027. It preserves the underlying statutes that create and govern the board (Sections 34-14C-1 to 34-14C-8). The bill follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation and the Legislature's agreement to continue the board. It becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Home medical equipment suppliers, distributors, and professionals regulated by the Board receive continued licensing and oversight through Oct 1, 2027.
• Consumers and patients who use home medical equipment retain regulatory protections provided by the Board through Oct 1, 2027.

Key Provisions

• Extends the Board of Home Medical Equipment's existence until October 1, 2027.
• Preserves Sections 34-14C-1 to 34-14C-8 of the Alabama Code as the board's governing framework.
• The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board.
• Effective date: June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards