HB 124 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Sunset Law; Alabama Board of Optometry continued with modification until October 1, 2029

HB 124 extends the Alabama Board of Optometry's operation until October 1, 2029, with specific changes to its structure and functions. Key provisions include allowing limited teaching and resident licenses for optometry students and faculty (valid only while affiliated with an approved school), increasing board members' per diem pay, and creating the Alabama Board of Optometry Fund in the state treasury. The bill also updates communication methods with licensees and removes the secretary's registry as the official record-keeping system. These changes directly affect optometry students, faculty, board members, and licensed practitioners in Alabama.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Signed Apr 10, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 6 edits · Apr 10, 2025

MODERATE

This bill transitions HB 124 from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, making it ready for signature into law. The substantive content remains focused on continuing the Alabama Board of Optometry until October 1, 2029, with modifications to licensing, fees, and enforcement procedures. The enrolled version includes proper formatting, official page numbers, and the complete statutory language ready for implementation.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains unchanged - it continues the Alabama Board of Optometry's existence and modifies specific sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 related to optometry licensing and board operations.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' indicating final passage through the legislative process

Updated document identifiers from internal tracking codes (I1UXWWW-1) to official bill numbers (I1UXWWW-2)

Replaced draft page headers with official enrolled bill page numbering and formatting

REQUIREMENT

Added specific notice procedures for optometry violation hearings, including electronic mail service options and publication requirements for out-of-state accused

Clarified limited license provisions for optometry school faculty and students, specifying practice limitations and fee requirements

ENFORCEMENT

Updated hearing procedures to include specific notice timelines (20 days for in-state, 3 weeks for out-of-state) and service methods

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 470

upper

Mar 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Healthcare)

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 42

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors