SB 113 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, continued under Sunset Law as Behavior Analyst Advisory Board under Department of Mental Health

This procedural bill extends the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board's operation until October 1, 2027, under the state's Sunset Law. It does not change licensing requirements or affect behavior analysts; it only continues the existing board's administrative function. The bill preserves the current legal framework (Sections 34-5A-1 to 34-5A-8) without new policy provisions. This is a routine continuation, not a substantive policy change.

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

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 3, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, incorporating a key policy change that expands the bill's scope by adding the Department of Rehabilitation Services as a collaborating partner with the Department of Mental Health. Additionally, the bill now explicitly defines 'Autism' and clarifies that the practice of behavior analysis does not include psychological testing or psychotherapy.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include collaboration between the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Rehabilitation Services, whereas the previous version only mentioned the Department of Mental Health.

SCOPE

Added the Department of Rehabilitation Services as a collaborating partner in the operation of the licensing board.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'Autism' to clarify the context of the practice.

Expanded the list of excluded activities to explicitly state that behavior analysis does not include psychological testing, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis, or hypnotherapy.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Feb 19, 2026

Introduced

Concur In House Amendment

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 488

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 487

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Introduced

Hulsey 1st Amendment Offered

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 as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 276

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Elliott motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 275

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced

Elliott 1st Substitute Offered

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