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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama continues the Board of Examiners in Counseling through October 2028
Last action · February 26, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
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What This Bill Does
Alabama extends the operation of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling under the until October 1, 2028, effective June 1, 2026.
Maintains the state licensing and regulatory body for professional counselors, preserving its statutory authority and oversight functions for licensees and the public.
Who It Affects
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Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling
The agency's legal existence and authority are extended until October 1, 2028.
Professional counselors in Alabama
Their licensing, regulation, and professional oversight by the board continue uninterrupted under the preserved code sections.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Became law.
Procedural history
17 actions- Feb 26, 2026SenateEnrolledEnacted
- Feb 24, 2026HouseSignature Requested
- Feb 24, 2026SenateEnrolledDelivered to Governor
- Feb 20, 2026SenateEnrolled
- Feb 19, 2026SenateReady to Enroll
- Feb 19, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 494
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- Feb 19, 2026HouseThird Reading in Second House
- Jan 21, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 21, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee Second House
- Jan 15, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
- Jan 15, 2026SenateFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 26
- Jan 15, 2026SenateThird Reading in House of Origin
- Jan 14, 2026SenateRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 14, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
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