HB 128 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Board of Midwifery; authorized to accept gifts and grants

This bill (HB 128) would allow the Board of Midwifery to accept gifts and grants from external sources, such as private organizations or donors. It directly affects the Board of Midwifery, which oversees midwifery licensing and practice standards in the state. The key provision amends the Board's authority to expand its funding options beyond state appropriations, enabling it to receive non-governmental financial support. This change is procedural and does not alter midwifery practice requirements or patient care standards.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Apr 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 9, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized into its enrolled version with minor formatting adjustments and a specific change to the reporting requirements for licensed midwives. The most significant substantive update is the addition of a requirement for midwives to report infant deaths, which was not included in the previous engrossed version. Additionally, the final text clarifies the Sunset Law termination date for the Board of Midwifery.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific requirement for licensed midwives to report the total number of infant deaths to the State Board of Midwifery as part of their annual reporting.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted the Sunset Law termination date for the Board of Midwifery to October 1, 2021, and every four years thereafter.

Corrected formatting and line breaks throughout the document to finalize the enrolled 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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Committee

Amendments

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1051

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Jan 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Healthcare)

upper

Jan 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 69

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced

Harrison 1st Amendment Offered

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 52

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced

Boards, Agencies and Commissions Engrossed Substitute Offered (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out Committee House of Origin- Committee Amendment (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

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

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors