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AL SB184
Bill
Status
4/10/2013
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Williams
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AI Summary
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State licensure for physicians, chiropractors, and dentists must be granted based solely on demonstrated skill and academic competence.
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Licensure approval for physicians, chiropractors, optometrists, and dentists cannot be conditioned upon participation in public or private health insurance plans, public health care systems, public service initiatives, or emergency room coverage.
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Licensure of these health care providers shall be conducted exclusively pursuant to specified sections of the Alabama Code of 1975 (Title 34, Chapters 9, 22, and 24).
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The act became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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Senate passed the bill 24-9 on April 10, 2013.
Legislative Description
Health insurance, licensing of dentists and physicians not to be conditioned on participation in health insurance plans
Insurance
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 25 Favorable from Health
4/24/2013