HB117 Summary

• Continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy until October 1, 2027, pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law.

• Requires that no two board members reside in the same congressional district, effective June 1, 2025, as existing member terms expire.

• Changes board membership requirement language to emphasize inclusive representation reflecting the state's racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity.

• Maintains the five-member board composition: one public member, one marriage and family therapy educator, and three practicing marriage and family therapists.

• Becomes effective on June 1, 2025.