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AL HB299
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ed Oliver
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AI Summary
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Respiratory therapists may practice under the direction of licensed advanced practice providers (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists with prescribing authority) in addition to physicians
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Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy membership increases from 6 to 7 members, adding one additional respiratory therapist position appointed after October 1, 2026
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Temporary license holders may only practice under direct clinical supervision of a licensed onsite respiratory therapist, removing the previous option for physician supervision of temporary licensees
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Creates Class B misdemeanor penalties for fraudulently obtaining or selling a respiratory therapy license, or practicing/representing oneself as a respiratory therapist without a valid license
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Board of Respiratory Therapy; composition, powers, authorities revised; requirements for licensure revised; criminal penalties for certain actions provided
Authorities, Boards, & Commissions
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/11/2026