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AL SB80
AL SB80Hospitals, additional licensing requirements provided, emergency department physician on site at all times required
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Hospitals, additional licensing requirements provided, emergency department physician on site at all times required
AI Summary
This bill requires that any hospital in Alabama with an emergency department, regardless of its specific type or classification, must have at least one physician physically present and on duty at all times that the emergency department is open, as a condition for obtaining or renewing its license to operate. This new requirement is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Healthcare Hearing (12:00:00 2/11/2026 Room 325) (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| Fiscal Note - Introduced | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-QNWAN44-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SB80-int.pdf |
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