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

The bill extends the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling for five more years, to October 1, 2028, and preserves the existing licensing framework, with an effective date of June 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling in existence and able to regulate counselors through October 1, 2028. It preserves the current statutes that create and govern the board (Sections 34-8A-1 through 34-8A-24). It reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation and the Legislature's agreement. It becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Licensed counselors in Alabama and those seeking licensure: their regulatory framework and oversight by the board are maintained through Oct. 1, 2028.
• The general public receiving counseling: continued regulatory oversight and licensing standards under the current law through 2028.

Key Provisions

• Continuation of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling until October 1, 2028.
• Preservation of the governing code sections 34-8A-1 to 34-8A-24.
• Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board.
• Effective date of 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