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Alabama extends Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators to October 1, 2028, and sets governor appointment timeline

Original title: Sunset law; Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators continued with modification until October 1, 2028

Last action · March 3, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Josh Carnley

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What This Bill Does

The Alabama Legislature extends the existence of the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators until October 1, 2028, and requires the Governor to make an appointment within 45 days if a nominating association fails to submit nominees within 45 days of a vacancy. The measure takes effect on June 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure maintains regulatory oversight for assisted living administrators in the state while altering the mechanism for filling board seats when professional nominating organizations miss deadlines.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators

The board's existence and regulatory authority are extended until October 1, 2028.

Directly affected

Assisted Living Association of Alabama, Inc.

The association must submit nominees for board positions within a 45-day window following a vacancy.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Until what date is the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators continued?
The board is continued until October 1, 2028.
What happens if a nominating association does not submit board nominees on time?
If the applicable association does not submit nominees within 45 days after a vacancy occurs, the Governor has 45 days to appoint a qualified individual.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions
  1. Mar 3, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Enacted
  2. Feb 24, 2026House
    Signature Requested
  3. Feb 24, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Delivered to Governor
  4. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Enrolled
  5. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Ready to Enroll
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 497
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  1. Feb 19, 2026House
    Third Reading in Second House
  2. Feb 12, 2026House
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  3. Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee Second House
  4. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in Second House
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
  6. Feb 5, 2026SenateFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 270
  7. Feb 5, 2026Senate
    Third Reading in House of Origin
  8. Jan 14, 2026Senate
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  9. Jan 14, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
  10. Jan 13, 2026SenateCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
  11. Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Governor, Assisted Living Association of Alabama, Inc., Alabama Nursing Home Association, Inc. and 2 more
PersonGovernor“Appoints board members and fills vacancies.”Map →
OrganizationAssisted Living Association of Alabama, Inc.“Submits nominees for assisted living administrator board positions.”Map →
OrganizationAlabama Nursing Home Association, Inc.“Submits nominees for the nursing home administrator board position.”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators“State board continuing operation until October 1, 2028.”Map →
OrganizationMedical Association of the State of Alabama“Submits nominees for the physician board position.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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