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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Bonner and 5 co-sponsors

House Bill 108 extends the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology until October 1, 2029, ensuring ongoing regulation for professionals and clients.

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Bill Information

Bill Number: HB 108

Title: Sunset Law; Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology continued without modification until October 1, 2029

Status: Enacted

Introduced: February 3, 2025

Sponsor: Representative Chris Pringle

Classification: Bill

Subject: Occupational Licensing Boards

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 108 aims to extend the existence and operations of the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology until October 1, 2029. This extension is in accordance with the Alabama Sunset Law, which mandates periodic reviews of state agencies to determine their necessity and effectiveness.

Key Provisions

Continuation of the Board: The bill ensures that the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology remains active and functional without any modifications until the specified date.

Preservation of Existing Code: The relevant sections of the Code of Alabama (Sections 34-28A-1 to 34-28A-44) that govern the Board are expressly preserved, ensuring that the Board's authority and responsibilities remain intact.

Impact

Who is Affected: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are professionals in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology, as well as the clients they serve. The continuation of the Board ensures ongoing regulation and oversight of these professions.

Funding: The fiscal notes indicate that the enactment of this bill will not affect state or local funding, suggesting that the Board's operations will continue under existing financial arrangements.

Procedural Aspects

Effective Date: The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2025.

Legislative Journey:

The bill was introduced on February 3, 2025, and underwent several readings and committee reviews before being passed by the House and Senate.
It was signed into law on April 17, 2025, after being delivered to the Governor on April 9, 2025.

Conclusion

House Bill 108 serves to ensure the ongoing functioning of the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, thereby supporting the regulation of these essential professions. By extending the Board's existence without modification, the bill aims to maintain standards and oversight in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology in Alabama.

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