Senate Bill 127 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sunset law; Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling continued until October 1, 2028

Summary

SB127 would extend the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling for two more years, until October 1, 2028, under the Alabama Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

The bill would keep the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling in existence and continue its regulatory role over counselors through October 1, 2028. It preserves the board’s enabling statutes (34-8A-1 to 34-8A-24) and keeps current licensing and disciplinary processes in place. It follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board and sets the act’s effective date at June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Licensed counselors in Alabama and counseling applicants — their licensing, renewal requirements, and regulatory oversight would continue through 2028.
• The general public who receive counseling services — they would remain protected by state regulation ensuring credentialed and properly supervised counselors.

Key Provisions

• Continuance of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling until October 1, 2028.
• Preservation of the enabling statutes (34-8A-1 to 34-8A-24) and an effective date of June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards