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Rural Health Transformation Program supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
Rural Health Transformation Program, appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027
Day care centers; creation of anaphylactic response policy by the Department of Human Resources required, implementation in day care centers required, employee training required
State Health Planning and Development Agency; collaboration among rural health care providers authorized; certification and supervision framework established, limited immunity from state and federal antitrust laws provided
Public health, authorized forms of single-dose epinephrine used by public schools and authorized entities expanded
Physician Assistants; interstate licensure compact, established
Income Taxes, tax deduction for members of a Health Care Sharing Ministry for certain health care sharing expenses
Veterinary medicine; veterinarian-client-patient relationship further specified; scope of practice inside and outside veterinarian-client-patient relationship further defined
Seafood dealer license; license fee for applicants holding other seafood licenses revised; retroactive effect provided
Board of Midwifery; authorized to accept gifts and grants
Incarceration; to require the Alabama Department of Public Health to adopt and enforce sanitation standards for food services in corrections facilities, county, and municipal jails
Psychoactive cannabinoids; psychoactive derivatives of hemp added as Schedule I drug; possession and use of psychoactive cannabinoids prohibited and criminal penalties provided; consumable hemp product laws repealed
Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; natural hair styling exempt from regulation
Health care plans; to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage
Hospitals; required to report certain staffing information to Alabama Department of Public Health and publicly indicate whether physicians are physically present in emergency department
Vital statistics; date of disposition on death certificates prohibited
Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, renamed Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; vaping included as prohibited smoking in public places.
K-12 school athletics physicals; endorsements by certified registered nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and assistants to physicians deemed endorsement by physician, athletic associations, clubs, or leagues prohibited from refusing to accept
Adult Protective Services; Department of Human Resources required to create dementia training, certain employees and contractors required to complete
Sunset law; Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board continued with modification until October 1, 2027
Controlled substances; regulate sale of nonpsychoactive consumable hemp products by Agriculture Department; require sale of products only in pharmacies; add psychoactive derivatives of hemp as Schedule I drug
Hospitals, additional licensing requirements provided, emergency department physician on site at all times required
Rural health care; Alabama Health Command established to designate an AI-assisted health platform in rural communities
Certificate of need; to remove requirement for new or expanded health care facilities and services in rural area
Nurses; endorsement by certain certified nurses deemed endorsement by physician for K-12 school athletic participation physicals; schools prohibited from being member of athletic association that refuses to comply
Food enrichment; certain ingredients required for corn masa and products
Medicaid Agency, colorectal cancer screening test, coverage required for test based on grade A or B recommendation from U.S. Preventative Services Task Force
Sudden cardiac arrest; placement of AEDs on school property and at sporting events, further provided for
Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, minimum educational qualifications for speech-language pathology assistant provided
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, regulation of retail sale of certain tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems, further provided
Physicians; Retired Senior Volunteer Program administered by Medical Examiners Board, qualifications to participate revised
Medical Examiners Board and Nursing Board collaborative practice; joint committee, membership and procedures revised
Board of Chiropractic Examiners; methods for sending board election notice and ballots permitted; limited license removed; licensee continuing education requirements revised
Psychoactive cannabinoids in hemp; regulate under Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; hemp beverages and psychoactive hemp products defined; licensure required; penalties imposed for violations
Sunset Law; Board of Nursing continued with modification until October 1, 2029
Post-partum depression; to require Medicaid coverage and provide for education and screening .
Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, renamed Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; vaping included as prohibited smoking in public places
Regional Mental Health Authority Boards; to revise membership and qualifications
Alabama Department of Public Health; to qualify military training and education for emergency medical services personnel licensure
Board of Midwifery; revise powers
Sunset Law; State Board of Genetic Counseling continued with modification until October 1, 2027
Sunset Law; State Board of Midwifery continued with modification until October 1, 2029
Sunset Law; Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology continued without modification until October 1, 2029
Sunset Law; State Board of Podiatry continued with modification until October 1, 2029
Sunset Law; Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators continued without modification until October 1, 2029
Sunset Law; Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers continued with modification until 2027
Sunset Law; Alabama Board of Optometry continued with modification until October 1, 2029
Stem cell therapy; permitted in certain circumstances, notice and consent requirements provided, exceptions provided, State Board of Medical Examiners required to adopt rules
Sunset Law; Board of Physical Therapy continued without modification until October 1, 2029
Sunset Law; State Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission continued with modification until October 1, 2027
Sunset Law; State Board of Chiropractic Examiners continued without modification until October 1, 2029
Sunset Law; Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama continued without modification until October 1, 2027
Post-partum depression; to provide for education and assessment
Interstate Compact, respiratory therapists
State Board of Pharmacy and Employers, prohibited from disciplining pharmacists who recommend off-label medical treatments
Psychoactive cannabinoids; prohibit sale of beverages containing psychoactive cannabinoids; criminal penalties provided
Medicaid; establishing coverage parity between opioid and nonopioid pain medications.
Medical Examiners Board and Nursing Board collaborative practice; joint committee, membership and procedures revised
Controlled substances; psychoactive derivatives of hemp added as Schedule I drug
Medicaid Agency, colorectal cancer screening test, coverage required for test based on grade A or B recommendation from U.S. Preventative Services Task Force
Pharmacy Board, licensure and regulation of pharmacists and operation of board
Off-label medical treatment; adverse action by occupational licensing board because of recommendation, prohibited; patient informed consent, required; cause of action, provided
Scope of practice of physical therapists
Board of Nursing, membership revised to include a certified registered nurse anesthetist
In vitro fertilization; civil and criminal immunity provided for IVF services if providers follow commonly accepted practices of care
Newborn Screening Panel, procedure for addition of conditions to panel, further provided for
Public Health Department State Board of Health, entity abolished and duties transferred to State Committee of Public Health; membership of committee revised; State Health Officer duties and qualifications revised
Air ambulances, exempt from SHPDA and Certificate of Need
State Health Officer, qualifications and appointment of revised, authority during states of emergency revised.
Board of Nursing, authorized by rule to clarify scope of practice of certified nursing support technicians, disciplinary actions clarified
Board of Nursing, use of funds to provide financial assistance to licensees
Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, vaping included as prohibited smoking in public places.
Department of Senior Services, Dementia Services Coordinator created within
Public k-12 education; hands on instruction in CPR and the use of AEDs, required in health classes; State Board of Education, authorized to adopt rules
Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, to create limited special volunteer licenses for nonresident dentists and dental hygienists, to increase fee for annual dental hygiene registration, to add fee for issuance of special volunteer licenses
Controlled Substances Prescription Database; access by certain representatives of a dentist authorized
Board of Nursing, membership revised to include a certified registered nurse anesthetist
Medical records, fee for copies of medical records, further provided for
Board of Pharmacy, compounding pharmacies, number of pharmacy technicians regulated by board rule
Board of Nursing, technical change of term "nurse educator" to "advanced practice nurse" in the Alabama Loan-Repayment Program for Advanced Practice Nursing
In vitro fertilization; civil and criminal immunity for death or damage to an embryo provided to persons when providing or receiving services related to IVF
In vitro fertilization; civil and criminal immunity for death or damage to an embryo provided to persons when providing or receiving goods or services related to IVF
Scope of Practice of Physical Therapists
Board of Pharmacy, compounding pharmacies, number of pharmacy techs reg by board rule
Tobacco products, heated tobacco product definition added.
Relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene; to amend Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-5, 34-9-10, 34-9-11, 34-9-15, 34-9-26, 34-9-27, 34-9-43, 34-9-60, 34-9-63, and 34-9-86, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for penalties for violations; and qualifications for licensure and administration of controlled substances by dentists and dental hygienists.
Relating to licensure of health care professionals; to exempt certain individuals from state licensure, registration, and certification requirements while they are visiting Alabama to render certain services during the 2025 World Police and Fire Games to be held in Birmingham and other locations; to provide for consent for certain medical services; and to provide for repeal of this bill on December 31, 2025.
Relating to health care; to prohibit discrimination against an individual with a disability in receiving an anatomical gift or organ transplant based on his or her disability; and to require health care providers and organ transplant centers to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability in medical need of an anatomical gift or organ transplant.
Relating to the practice of dentistry; to amend Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-3, 34-9-6, 34-9-13, 34-9-15.1, and 34-9-18, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Sections 34-9-6.2 and 34-9-19.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the use of teledentistry orthodontia services in the state by licensed dentists; to provide certain requirements for advertisements featuring teledentistry; and to require the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama to adopt rules relating to teledentistry.
Relating to the State Health Officer; to amend Section 22-2-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise appointment of the State Health Officer; to require certain emergency rules, orders, or directives issued by the State Health Officer to be approved by the Governor and a copy filed with the Secretary of State before the emergency rule, order, or other directive has the full force and effect of law; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Relating to consumption of fishes; to require the State Health Officer to issue advisories concerning fish consumption and to establish a panel to advise on and discuss this issue; to require the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to test fishes for pollutants and post signage at water bodies notifying of an active fish consumption advisory; and to require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to notify fish license purchasers of all active advisories.
Relating to the Board of Pharmacy; to amend Section 34-23-32 of the Code of Alabama 1975, requiring a manufacturer, bottler, packager, wholesale drug distributor, and other entities in the supply chain for pharmaceutical products to obtain an annual permit from the board; to require each permit holder to designate a representative of the permit holder who would be required to register with the board; and to provide for an additional annual registration fee.
Relating to health care; to prohibit discrimination against an individual with a disability in receiving an anatomical gift or organ transplant based on his or her disability; to require health care providers and organ transplant centers to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability in medical need of an anatomical gift or organ transplant; and to provide disabled individuals the right to equitable relief.
Relating to the State Board of Prothetists and Orthotists; to amend Sections 34-25A-3, 34-25A-5, and 34-25A-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to require national boards making certifications
Relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene; to amend Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-5, 34-9-10, 34-9-11, 34-9-15, 34-9-26, 34-9-27, 34-9-43, 34-9-60, 34-9-63, and 34-9-86, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for penalties for violations; and qualifications for licensure and administration of controlled substances by dentists and dental hygienists.
Relating to the State Board of Health and emergency medical services; to amend Section 22-18-1, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the requirements for a licensure as a community paramedic; and to prohibit the State Board of Health from requiring a college degree for licensure as a community paramedic.
Relating to the State Board of Midwifery; to amend Sections 34-19-11, 34-19-12, and 34-19-16, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide further for the period during which midwives may provide care after birth; to authorize midwives to provide care in freestanding birth centers; to authorize the board to accept grants and gifts; and to require midwives to administer certain tests.
Relating to the practice of dentistry; to amend Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-3, 34-9-6, 34-9-13, 34-9-15.1, and 34-9-18, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Sections 34-9-6.2 and 34-9-19.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the use of teledentistry orthodontia services in the state by licensed dentists; to provide certain requirements for advertisements featuring teledentistry; and to require the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama to adopt rules relating to teledentistry.
Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment; to repeal the Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Act of 2019, codified as Sections 20-2-300 through 20-2-302, Code of Alabama 1975, that provide for adoption of rules governing use of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid addiction and a standing working group to assist in drafting the rules.
Relating to the Alabama Board of Optometry; to amend Section 34-22-1, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for the scope of practice of an optometrist; to add 34-22-20.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize optometrists to administer certain vaccinations in certain circumstances; to add Section 34-22-20.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to prohibit an optometrist from using "surgeon" in advertising; to add 34-22-40.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to establish the board as a certifying board under the Alabama Controlled Substances Act; to amend Section 20-2-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to include the Alabama Board of Optometry in the definition of certifying boards, with certain exceptions; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language to current style.
Relating to pharmacists and the dispensing of emergency refills of medication; to amend Section 34-33-75 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the supply of medication that may be dispensed in a one-time emergency refill to include the smallest dispensable package size of a medication; and to further provide for the notice to the prescriber after dispensing.
Relating to the Board of Medical Examiners; to amend Sections 34-24-50.1 and 34-24-70, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for qualifications for licensure as a physician; and to add Section 34-24-75.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the board to issue permits for certain medical school graduates to practice medicine in a limited capacity for a limited time as bridge year graduate physicians.
Relating to the Board of Medical Examiners; to amend Sections 34-24-50.1 and 34-24-70, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for qualifications for licensure as a physician; and to add Section 34-24-75.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the board to issue permits for certain medical school graduates to practice medicine in a limited capacity for a limited time as bridge year graduate physicians.
Relating to cannabis; to prohibit the sale, distribution, marketing, or possession of psychoactive cannabinoids found in hemp for certain age groups; to levy a five percent tax on the gross proceeds of products containing psychoactive cannabinoids sold at retail; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Relating to the Alabama Department of Public Health; to adopt the Genesis Act; to require the Department of Health to establish a Certificate of Nonviable Birth form to issue to parents, upon request, for certain nonviable births.
Relating to assisted living facilities; to amend Section 22-21-25, Code of Alabama 1975, to create the Alabama Assisted Living Board of Mitigation to resolve conflicts between certain assisted living facilities and the Alabama Department of Public Health; and to provide for the membership and duties of the board.
Relating to the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners; to amend Section 34-30-3, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Section 34-30-34 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to provide further for the scope of practice of licensees.
Relating to podiatry; to amend Section 34-24-230, Code of Alabama 1975; to expand the scope of the practice of podiatry to include treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.
Relating to the practice of pharmacy; to authorize a licensed pharmacist to prescribe certain vaccines; and to require pharmacists who administer vaccines to individuals under 19 years of age to also recommend annual well-child visits to a pediatrician.
Relating to the Board of Pharmacy; to amend Section 34-23-30 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to persons required to have a permit issued by the board to perform pharmacy services; to provide that an entity providing pharmacy services to residents of this state, rather than a person, would be required to have a permit issued by the board.
Relating to health care facilities; to add Section 22-21-437 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to require health care facilities to adopt certain visitation policies; to provide that patients have a right to certain visitation; to allow patients to designate an essential caregiver and to guarantee that caregiver certain visitation rights; to prohibit a health care facility from adopting a visitation policy that is more stringent than certain employee policies; to prohibit a health care facility from requiring visitors to show proof of vaccination or from prohibiting consensual physical contact between visitors and patients; to provide for the circumstances in which patients may not be denied visitors who are not essential caregivers; to require health care facilities to provide visitation policies to the Department of Public Health; to require the Department of Public Health to develop a mechanism for complaints; to provide certain immunity from liability in certain circumstances; to exempt certain psychiatric care facilities from the provisions of this bill; and to repeal Sections 22-21-430 through 22-21-436, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to hospital visitation during a public health emergency.
Relating to health care facilities; to add Section 22-21-437 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to require health care facilities to adopt certain visitation policies; to provide that patients have a right to certain visitation; to allow patients to designate an essential caregiver and to guarantee that caregiver certain visitation rights; to prohibit a health care facility from adopting a visitation policy that is more stringent than certain employee policies; to prohibit a health care facility from requiring visitors to show proof of vaccination or from prohibiting consensual physical contact between visitors and patients; to provide for the circumstances in which patients may not be denied visitors; to require health care facilities to provide visitation policies to the Department of Public Health; to require the Department of Public Health to develop a mechanism for complaints; to prohibit any suspension or modification by emergency rule or order; and to repeal Sections 22-21-430 through 22-21-436, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to hospital visitation during a public health emergency.
Relating to public health; to exempt U.S. Department of Defense events held in the state from any state public health law if the law conflicts with a regulation, law, or condition required by the Department of Defense to attend the event.
Relating to physical therapy
Relating to podiatry; to amend Section 34-24-230, Code of Alabama 1975; to expand the scope of the practice of podiatry to include treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.
Natural Death Act, certification of surrogate to make end of life health care decisions, notarization requirement removed, Sec. 22-8A-11 am'd.
Public health, minors, biological male or female, sexual state, practices to alter or affirm minor's sexual identity or perception such as prescribing puberty blocking medication or surgeries, prohibited, exceptions, nurses and school personnel not to withhold information from parents, violations a Class C felony
COVID-19, occupational licensing boards prohibited to take adverse action based on physician's recommended COVID-19 treatment, health care facilities and pharmacies required to fulfill patient's COVID-19 treatment request, cause of action provided
Pharmacists, authorized to prescribe vaccines and immunizations allowed to administer, required to recommend annual well-child visits for certain children administered a vaccine or immunization, Sec. 34-23-13 added.
Podiatry, scope of practice expanded to include foot and ankle, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.
Health care, practice of midwifery, scope of licensed practice further provided for, Sec. 34-19-14 am'd.
Abortion, Every Mother Matters Act, Pregnancy Launch Program created, resource access assistance offers required to be made before performance of an abortion
Controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, exception for items used to test for the presence of fentanyl drugs, Sec. 13A-12-260 am'd.
Optometrists, practice of optometry further provided, Board of Optometry to regulate, to issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings, Secs. 20-2-2, 34-22-1, 34-22-42 am'd.
Pharmacy Board, prescriptions, dispensing and compounding, intern or extern permits for college students and graduates serving internships, restrictions, fees, Sec. 34-23-50 am'd.
Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, orthosis, further defined to include custom-fitted orthosis, off-the-shelf orthotic device further defined, Sec. 34-25A-3 am'd.
Cannabis, women of childbearing age, certain requirements established for medical cannabis use, Sec. 20-2A-64 am'd.
Emergency medical services, declared to be for a public purpose
Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, orthosis, further defined to include custom-fitted orthosis, off-the-shelf orthotic device further defined, Sec. 34-25A-3 am'd.
Radiation Control Agency of Public Health Dept., radiography, diagnostic imaging, and radiation therapy, health care personnel performing, licensing and reg. advisory, committee established
Maternal and infant health care, Maternal and Infant Health Board, established, membership and duties, to provide for health clinics to serve pregnant women, newborns, infants, and young mothers
Controlled substances, to exempt non-psychoactive cannabinols derived from hemp from the controlled substance list, Sec. 20-2-23 am'd.
Public health, prohibits medical procedures on minor children intended to alter apprearance of gender with exceptions, provides for certain disclosures by school officials, establishes criminal penalties
Health, minors end-of-life care, doctors required to obtain consent of parent or legal guardian of minor prior to entering "do not attempt resuscitation order" order, Sec. 22-8A-18 added.
Abortion, physicians, duty of care owed to babies born alive after failed abortion, criminal penalties, definitions further provided
Occupational Therapy, State Board of, authorized to establish an impaired practitioner program for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, Sec. 34-39-12.1 added; Secs. 34-39-3, 34-39-7 am'd.
Vaccine passports, prohibited, entities prohibited from requiring an individual to receive an immunization as a condition for receiving government benefits or services
Schools, public, Seizure Safe Schools Act, students with seizure disorders, admin. of medication by school personnel procedures, Secs. 16-30C-1 to 16-30C-6, inclusive, added
Cottage food production operations, allow online sales, remove gross receipts cap, require certain nutrition information to be included on product labels, Sec. 22-20-5.1 am'd.
Health, St. Bd. of, immunization registry, reports re immunization vaccines, review by providers, Sec. 22-11B-2 am'd.
Health, require health care facilities to allow one caregiver or visitor to patients or residents, subject to reasonable restrictions
Department of Public Health, reconstituted, State Board of Health, State Committee of Public Health, State Health Officer abolished, State Health Advisory Board, Secretary of ADPH, medical director established, county boards of health, membership revised, Secs. 22-2-9, 22-2-10, 22-2-11, 22-2-12, 22-2-13, 22-3-8 repealed; Secs. 22-1-1, 22-1-3, 22-2-1, 22-2-2, 22-2-3, 22-2-4, 22-2-5, 22-2-6, 22-2-7, 22-2-8, 22-3-1, 22-11A-38, 22-22A-2, 22-29-1, 22-37A-2, 34-15-2, 34-15-5 am'd.
Controlled substance database, access by board of nursing authorized for monitoring licensees, Sec. 20-2-214 am'd.
Contact tracing, privacy protections established
Emergency Medical Services, community paramedicine program established, referral for services after discharge from medical facility, State Board of Health to adopt rules, Sec. 22-18-10 added; Sec. 22-18-1 am'd.
Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, orthosis, further defined to include custom-fitted orthosis, off-the-shelf orthotic device further defined, Sec. 34-25A-3 am'd.
Board of Nursing, licensed nurses, delegation of certain tasks to nonlicensed persons authorized, prohibit agency other than board to certify or train licensed nurses in order to delegate nursing care
Donated foods, donors of game meat immune from liability under certain conditions, Sec. 20-1-6 am'd.
Lead reduction, revise authority of Dept of Public Health to administer program, Secs. 22-37A-2 to 22-37A-7, inclusive, am'd.
Respiratory Therapy, State Board of, add'l consumer member appointed by Governor, Sec. 34-27B-5 am'd.
Emergency Medical Services Personnel, community paramedicine program authorized, State Board of Health to adopt rules, Sec. 22-18-10 added; Sec. 22-18-1 am'd.
Nursing, Board of, authorized to establish standards for student nurse apprenticeships and to issue apprentice permits, Sec. 34-21-2 am'd.
Psychology Professional Wellness Committee, established within Psychology Examiners board to provide intervention services to impaired licensed professionals, duties, immunity provided, Sec. 34-26-4 added
Health, St. Bd. of, immunization registry, reports re immunization vaccines, review by providers, Sec. 22-11B-2 am'd.
Health care authorities, hospital, physicians, exclusive contracts, approval by medical staff of hospital, Sec. 22-21-318 am'd.
Podiatry, scope of practice expanded to include foot and ankle, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.
Pharmacy, State Board of, licensure requirements for pharmacists revised, continuing education requirements to be set by board rule, Secs. 34-23-51, 34-23-52 am'd.
Organ transplant recipients, discrimination against persons with disabilities prohibited
Public Health Dept., hospital discharge data, statewide collection, Hospital Discharge Data Advisory Council established, civil penalties
Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, prohibits gender change therapy for minors, prohibits withholding of certain related information from parents
Cosmetology, to remove hair braiding from definition of cosmetology and exclude from requirements of licensure, to provide registration process, Sec. 22-1-19 added; Sec. 34-7B-1 am'd.
Physical therapy, practice without referral by a physician or other health care practitioner further provided for, Secs. 34-24-210.1 am'd.
Board of Medical Examiners, membership and duties revised, Medical Licensure Commission abolished, Secs. 34-24-54.1, 34-24-54.2, 34-24-71.1, 34-24-71.2, 34-24-71.3 added; Secs. 34-24-50.1, 34-24-310, 34-24-311, 34-24-311.1, 34-24-312, 34-24-313, 34-24-314, 34-24-330, 34-24-331, 34-24-332, 34-24-333, 34-24-334, 34-24-335, 34-24-338, 34-24-339, 34-24-341, 34-24-342, repealed; Secs. 13A-6-201, 13A-9-21, 27-1-17.1, 34-24-50, 34-24-51, 34-24-52, 34-24-53, 34-24-53.1, 34-24-54, 34-24-56, 34-24-57, 34-24-60, 34-24-70, 34-24-71, 34-24-73, 34-24-75, 34-24-75.1, 34-24-336, 34-24-337, 34-24-340, 34-24-343, 34-24-360, 34-24-360.1, 34-24-361, 34-24-361.1, 34-24-362, 34-24-363, 34-24-365, 34-24-366, 34-24-367, 34-24-381, 34-24-382, 34-24-383, 34-24-384, 34-24-501, 34-24-502, 34-24-503, 34-24-506, 34-24-507, 34-24-508, am'd.
State Public Health Emergency, County Health Officer prohibited from issuing order addressing pandemic under certain conditions
Schools, public, Seizure Safe Schools Act, students with seizure disorders, admin. of medication by school personnel procedures, Secs. 16-30C-1 to 16-30C-6, inclusive, added
Health of personnel performing radiologic imaging on radiation therapy, licensing and reg. by Radiation Control Agency of Public Health Dept. civil penalties, advisory bd. estab.
Breastfeeding, workplace accommodations provided, time and place to express milk in private
Animals, dogs, allowing a pet dog in an outdoor dining area under certain conditions
Public health, Alabama Injection-Associated Infectious Disease Elimination Act. established
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, established to authorize licensed physical therapists and assistant to practice among compact member states
Medical Examiners, required to notify next of kin when retaining organ of deceased, prohibit medical examiner from retaining organ for use not in conjunction with autopsy
State Board of Respiratory Therapy, add'l consumer member appointed by Governor, Sec. 34-27B-5 am'd.
Nursing, Board of, by rule, authorized to establish standards for student nurse apprenticeships and to issue apprentice permits, Sec. 34-12-2 am'd.
Nurses, certified registered nurse practioner and nurse midwife, collaboration agreements, ratio of physician to nurses, delete patient auth. to select provided, Sec. 34-21-87 am'd.
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, established to authorize licensed psychologists to practice on a limited basis among compact member states
Physical therapy, eliminate requirement for referral from physician or other health care practitioner to perform physical therapy, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-210.1, 34-24-217 am'd.
Public Health Dept., hospitals, discharge date, reporting collection, and release, privacy to be maintained, civil penalties, adoption of rules, release of data to Ala. Hospital Association
Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, prohibits gender change therapy for minors, prohibits withholding of certain related information from parents
Medical care, minors, requires doctors to obtain consent of parent or legal guardian of minor prior to entering "do not attempt resuscitation order" order, Sec. 22-8A-18 added; Sec. 22-8A-7 am'd.
Podiatry, scope of practice expanded to include foot and ankle, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, update provisions and delete outdated and obsolete terms and provisions, Secs. 22-5A-1 to 22-5A-7, inclusive, am'd.
Emergency Medical Services Personnel, community paramedicine program authorized, State Board of Health to adopt rules, Sec. 22-18-10 added; Sec. 22-18-1 am'd.
Organ transplant recipients, discrimination against persons with disabilities prohibited
Organ transplant recipients, discrimination against persons with disabilities prohibited
Controlled substance database, access by board of nursing authorized for monitoring licensees, Sec. 20-2-214 am'd.
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, established to authorize licensees to practice among compact member states
Motor vehicles, smoking of tobacco products prohibited in vehicle with minor present
Consumer, regulate microblading and eyelash extension facilities, penalties
State income tax credits, to extend rural practice tax credit to certified registered nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists, Secs. 40-18-130, 40-18-131, 40-18-132 am'd.
Cottage food production operations, baked goods and roasted coffees, exempt from obtaining food service permit from health department, labeling of baked goods, other food items, food safety course required, Sec. 22-20-5.1 am'd.
Health, St. Bd. of, immunization registry, reports re immunization vaccines, review by providers, Sec. 22-11B-2 am'd.
Drug paraphernalia, use to analyze or test controlled substances, excluded from criminal violations re use, possession, or sale for use to test or analyze controlled substance, Sec. 13A-12-260 am'd.
Health of personnel performing radiologic imaging on radiation therapy, licensing and reg. by Radiation Control Agency of Public Health Dept. civil penalties, advisory bd. estab.
Optometrists, practice of optometry defined, Board of Optometry to regulate, Secs. 20-2-2, 34-22-1 am'd.
Opioids, boards certifying prescribing, opiate risk education required
Alabama Athletic Commission, regulation of bare knuckle boxing added, membership of medical advisory panel revised, drug testing of competitors expanded, temporary license provided, Secs. 41-9-1021, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1027, 41-9-1028, 41-9-1029, 41-9-1030, 41-9-1031, 41-9-1032, 41-9-1033, 41-9-1034, 41-9-1035, 41-9-1036, 41-9-1037, 41-9-1038 am'd.
Controlled substances, prescribing or dispensing, required to be only for a medical purpose, criminal penalties, Secs. 20-2-58, 20-2-71 am'd.
Nursing, Board of, loan repayment program for advanced-practice nurses, loan program authorized for certain currently certified nurses, Sec. 34-21-96 am'd.
Public Health, require Dept of Public Health to provide education to public regarding care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients, provide funding, Secs. 22-50-70, 22-50-71, 22-50-72, 22-50-73, 22-50-74 repealed
Pharmacists, collaborative practice agreements with a physician, agreements to be submitted to Bd. of Pharmacy and St. Bd. of Medical Examiners, Sec. 34-23-77 added
Pharmacy benefit managers, prohibited from restricting pharmacies and pharmacists from disclosing costs information to patients on alternative drugs or other services and costs, enforcement by Insurance Commissioner, audits further regulated including penalties and assessments against pharmacist, Secs. 34-23-184, 34-23-185, 34-23-186 am'd.
Prescriptions, electronic prescription to specify whether a generic may be dispensed, Sec. 34-23-8 am'd.
Pharmacists, biological drug products, substitution with interchangeable biological products as defined, Sec. 34-23-8.1 added; Sec. 34-23-1 am'd.
Health care, persons physically or mentally disabled persons, consent not required under certain conditions, nurse practitioners and physician assistants included in providers authorized, procedures for determination by practitioners, Sec. 22-8-1 am'd.
Probate court, mentally ill persons, renewal of an involuntary commitment order, hearings, Sec. 22-52-10.10 added; Secs. 22-52-10.2, 22-52-10.3 am'd.
Hospitals and health care facilities, licensing by St. Bd. of Health, advisory board to the State Health Officer, authorized to meet by electronic means and establish rules of procedures for meetings, Sec. 22-21-27 am'd.
Public health, to require medical labs to submit certain clinical materials to Department of Public Health in certain cases of certain diseases, testing of personnel, State Board of Health authorized to set reasonable schedule of fees for services rendered under Chapter 11A of Title 22, Sec. 22-11A-42 added; Secs. 22-11A-4, 22-11A-40 am'd.
Nursing, Board of, loan repayment program for advanced-practice nurses, loan program authorized for certain currently certified nurses, Sec. 34-21-96 am'd.
Consumer, regulate microblading and eyelash extension facilities, penalties
Abortion, physicians, duty of care owed to babies born alive after faild abortion, criminal penalties, definitions further provided
Abortion, legislative findings, criminal penalties for the performance of, Act 2019-189, 2019 Reg. Sess., repealed
Opioids, boards certifying prescribing, opiate risk education required
Nurse Anesthetists, certified registered (CRNA's), insurance and health benefit plans, direct payments for services, definition of CRNA for purposes of law updated, Sec. 27-46-3 am'd.
Drug paraphernalia, use to analyze or test controlled substances, excluded from criminal violations re use, possession, or sale for use to test or analyze controlled substance, Sec. 13A-12-260 am'd.
Alabama Genetic Counselor Act, Board of Genetic Counseling created to license genetic counselors, powers of board, qualifications for licensure, exemptions from licensure provided, funding, and penalties for violations
Health, Alabama Injection-Associated Infectious Disease Elimination Act, authorizing the establishment of local and state programs to combat spread of such diseases
Controlled substances, relating to Schedule II, adding certain named chemical compounds of Tianeptine, Sec. 20-2-25 am'd.
Health care, hospitals, procedure for aftercare when discharged from hospital, designation of a family caregiver, Family Caregiver Act
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, update provisions and delete outdated and obsolete terms and provisions, Secs. 22-5A-1 to 22-5A-7, inclusive, am'd.
Pharmacy Bd., pharmacy technicians, reinstatement of license, lapsed fees limited to five years, Sec. 34-23-131am'd.
Nursing, Board of, authority to enter, coordinated license information, multistate practice, Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, Secs. 34-21-20.01, 34-21-120 to 34-21-130, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-21-1, 34-21-2, 34-21-21, 34-21-22, 34-21-25 am'd.
Hughes, Annie, named Miss Basketball, commended
Hospitals and health care facilities, licensing by St. Bd. of Health, advisory board to the State Health Officer, authorized to meet by electronic means and establish rules of procedures for meetings, Sec. 22-21-27 am'd.
Prescriptions, electronic prescription to specify whether a generic may be dispensed, Sec. 34-23-8 am'd.
Emergency medical service personnel, licensing, criminal background checks authorized, licensing fees revised, Sec. 22-18-9 added; Secs. 22-18-4, 22-18-6 am'd.
School campus, Kyle Graddy Act, self-administration of single dose autoinjectable epinephrine on K-12 school campuses by students, Secs. 16-1-39, 16-1-48 am'd
Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Patient Safety Act, Alabama Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Bd created, licensing of limited x-ray machine operators, magnetic resonance technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist, radiographer, and radiologist assistants, provided
Nursing, Board of, scope of practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists revised, authorized to practice in coordination with a licensed physician, Sec. 34-21-81 am'd.
Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act, Athletic Commission, membership revised for the medical advisory panel, drug testing, licenses. Secs. 41-9-1023, 41-9-1027, 41-9-1030 am'd.
Health care, requires health care practitioners to include information about licensure in advertising and in other communications with patients
Prescriptions, electronic prescription to specify whether a generic may be dispensed, Sec. 34-23-8 am'd.
Optometrists, practice of optometry defined, Secs. 34-22-1, 34-22-42 am'd.
Prosthetic and orthotic devices, health benefit plans, coverage the same as Medicare, coverage under health care service plans and health maint. organizations, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23 am'd.
Pharmacists, collaborative practice agreements with a physician, agreements to be submitted to Bd. of Pharmacy and St. Bd. of Medical Examiners, Sec. 34-23-77 added
Health, neonatal abstinence centers, provide for licensure and regulation by State Board of Health
Prescriptions, electronic prescription to specify whether a generic may be dispensed, Sec. 34-23-8 am'd.
Prescription drugs, pharmacists, dispensing of generic drugs further provided for, specified prescription form deleted, provision prohibiting prescription of specific brand drug deleted, Sec. 34-23-8 am'd.
Physical therapy, eliminate requirement for referral from physician or other health care practitioner to perform physical therapy, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-210.1, 34-24-217 am'd.