SB116 Summary

• Increases the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy from five to six members by adding one consumer member appointed by the Governor.

• The consumer member shall be selected from names submitted by the Alabama Cystic Fibrosis Association, the Alabama Lung Association, and the Alabama Asthma Coalition, with each organization submitting one name for consideration.

• The consumer member shall serve four-year terms and be subject to the same term limits as other board members (maximum of three consecutive full terms).

• Board composition remains three respiratory therapists, one hospital chief executive officer, one physician, and now includes one consumer member, all appointed by the Governor.

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