SB 78 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill extends the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators' operation until October 1, 2028, maintaining its current structure. It directly affects the board members, the Assisted Living Association of Alabama, Alabama Nursing Home Association, and the Medical Association of Alabama, which nominate candidates for board positions. The key change requires the Governor to appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy if the relevant nominating group fails to submit names within 45 days of the vacancy occurring. This ensures the board maintains full membership without delays due to slow nominations.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits · Mar 3, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as an enrolled act, moving from a draft introduction to a version ready for signature. The primary substantive change is the addition of a specific requirement for the Governor to appoint a qualified individual to the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators if a nominating organization fails to submit names within 45 days of a vacancy. This ensures the board remains fully staffed and functional even if professional associations do not provide candidates in time.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Alabama Sunset Law and the continuation of the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators until October 1, 2028.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory backup appointment process where the Governor must fill a board vacancy with a qualified individual if the relevant nominating association does not submit candidates within 45 days.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and adjusted internal tracking numbers and page headers to reflect the final legislative version.

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

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 497

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 270

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