AL SB167

Adds Section 34-24-140.1 to Alabama Code to clarify the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners' rulemaking authority regarding state and federal anti-trust laws.

Immunizes the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and its members from anti-trust liability when adopting rules that prioritize patient safety and wellness, even if anti-competitive, provided the effect on public safety is clearly demonstrated and documented.

Authorizes the board to define and regulate chiropractic practice in ways that prioritize patient safety and wellness, including the power to prohibit unlicensed practice and regulate how licensed practitioners operate.

Limits board rules to supplementing or clarifying statutory definitions of chiropractic practice without conflicting with existing statutes defining the practice.

Preserves all rights, privileges, and duties of individuals and board members that existed prior to the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision in N.C. State Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC, with changes limited to anti-trust immunity contexts only.