Sunset law; Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling continued until October 1, 2028
SB 127 extends the operation of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling until October 1, 2028, under the state's Sunset Law. This Board, which regulates the licensing and practice of counselors in Alabama, will continue its current functions without changes to its rules or procedures. The bill prevents the Board's automatic termination by extending its legal existence, ensuring uninterrupted oversight of the counseling profession until the new expiration date.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Feb 26, 2026
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Introduced
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Enrolled
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Feb 26, 2026
MINOR
The bill has transitioned from a draft introduction to its final enrolled version, marking its passage through both the Senate and House. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, continuing the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling until October 1, 2026, but the document now includes official signatures and certification of passage.
TIMELINE
The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has been signed into law.
TECHNICAL
Added signature lines for the Senate President and House Speaker, along with certification dates for both chambers.
Removed draft metadata, including the original bill number 'QNXIW54-1' and preliminary page headers.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 494
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 26
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Coleman-Madison
DDemocratic
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