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AL SB80
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Stutts
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AI Summary
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Requires all Alabama hospitals with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically present on-site who is primarily responsible for the emergency department at all times the department is open
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Applies to hospitals regardless of classification as a condition of licensing and renewal under Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 22, Code of Alabama 1975
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Changes current law, which does not mandate a physician be physically present in emergency departments at all times
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
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Sponsored by Senators Stutts, Givhan, and Butler; referred to Healthcare Committee with first reading on January 13, 2026
Legislative Description
Hospitals, additional licensing requirements provided, emergency department physician on site at all times required
Health
Last Action
Pending Senate Healthcare
1/13/2026