Senate Bill 78 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Josh CarnleySenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sunset law; Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators continued with modification until October 1, 2028

Summary

SB78 would extend the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators to October 1, 2028 with a modified membership and appointment process, including two consumer members.

What This Bill Does

Extends the board's life to 2028 and updates how members are chosen. Adds two consumer members who can vote and sets qualifications for them. Changes the appointment process to require Governor appointments from nominee lists provided by industry associations, and allows filling vacancies within a specified time frame. Keeps the board under the Sunset Law, with a June 1, 2026 effective date for these changes.

Who It Affects

• Licensed assisted living administrators and related professionals (physicians and licensed nursing home administrators) who serve on or are appointed to the board; their seats, nomination sources, and terms are defined and could affect representation and governance.
• Consumers (residents or family members) of assisted living facilities who gain two consumer board members with voting rights and protections against conflicts of interest.

Key Provisions

• Continues the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators to Oct 1, 2028 with modifications.
• Board composition changed to nine members: seven assisted living administrators, one physician, one licensed nursing home administrator; adds two consumer members who vote.
• Appointments: governor appoints AL seats from three nominees provided by the Assisted Living Association of Alabama; physician from three nominees by the Medical Association; nursing home seat from three nominees by the Alabama Nursing Home Association; if not submitted within 45 days, governor appoints; governor has 45 days to fill vacancy.
• Consumer members: two appointed by governor; must be at least 65; cannot be a licensee or employed in the assisted living field; consumers vote on all matters.
• Term structure: initial terms set after vacancies; staggered two-year and three-year terms; thereafter, three-year terms with limits of up to two consecutive terms.
• Per diem and expenses: board members receive a daily stipend between $50 and $100 plus travel reimbursement.
• Meetings and governance: board must meet four or more times per year; chair and vice-chair elected annually; executive director may be appointed by the chair with board consent; staff support to be provided as prescribed.
• Sunset Law and effective date: the board remains subject to the Alabama Sunset Law with renewal required; provisions take effect 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