HB127 Summary

• Continues the existence and functioning of the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers until October 1, 2029, under Alabama's Sunset Law.

• Requires that beginning June 1, 2025, board membership be appointed so that one member resides in and is appointed from each congressional district in Alabama, with remaining members appointed from the state at-large.

• Maintains the board composition of eight members: five licensees (one may be a hearing aid specialist), one physician specializing in ear diseases, one audiologist, and one consumer member with limited voting rights.

• Specifies that board members receive $25 per diem (not to exceed $1,000 annually) plus travel reimbursement, and establishes restrictions on consecutive service limiting reappointment after two or more full terms until one year has elapsed.

• Becomes effective June 1, 2025.