Bill > SB29

This bill revises the qualifications and procedures for the Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, making several key changes to board membership, licensing requirements, and administrative processes. The bill modifies the board composition to maintain nine members, with eight being licensed chiropractors elected from congressional districts and one being a consumer member appointed by the Governor. It updates candidate qualifications for board membership, including residency requirements, professional practice experience, and moral character standards. The bill also revises the election process for board members, introducing more detailed procedures for candidate qualification, voting, and result certification, and requires the use of an independent agency to conduct elections in most cases. Additionally, the bill updates licensure requirements for chiropractors, including mandating fingerprint-based background checks, specifying educational accreditation standards, and streamlining the application and examination processes. The bill standardizes language around fees, application requirements, and license replacement, and requires licensed chiropractors to clearly display their professional credentials at their practice location. These changes aim to enhance the professionalism, transparency, and regulatory oversight of chiropractic practice in Alabama, with the new provisions set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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