HB255 Summary

• Amends Alabama's Prosthetics and Orthotics Act to redefine key terms including accredited facilities, orthosis, orthotics, prosthesis, prosthetist, orthotist, and related professional classifications.

• Updates licensure and registration requirements for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, orthotic suppliers, and establishes qualification standards including educational degrees, work experience, and national board certifications.

• Expands board duties to include developing requirements for mastectomy fitters, orthotic assistants, and prosthetic assistants, with authority to license and regulate these professionals.

• Establishes maximum application fees ($250 for licensure, $150 for orthotic supplier registration, $350 for accreditation) and allows fees to exceed these maximums only when late renewal fees are authorized by the board.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.