SB 210 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Chiropractic board; board service and licensure qualifications revised

SB 210 removes two specific requirements for Alabama's chiropractic board members and license applicants. It eliminates the need for board members to have graduated from a chiropractic school requiring actual attendance, and removes the requirement that license applicants must come from schools teaching only in-person courses with a four-year curriculum. The bill also updates outdated language in the licensing code to current style. These changes directly affect chiropractors seeking board service or state licensure in Alabama.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Signed Mar 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 30, 2026

MODERATE

This bill transitions from an introduced draft to an enrolled, final version, incorporating substantive changes to the qualifications for the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The final text clarifies that board members must be graduates of schools requiring actual attendance and must currently practice in the state. It also adds specific details on the election process, including run-off procedures for districts where no candidate receives a majority of votes.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the qualifications for its members, but the enrolled version includes a new provision for filling vacancies and clarifies the election mechanics.

ELIGIBILITY

The text was corrected to ensure consistent phrasing regarding residency and character requirements, removing redundant or contradictory language found in the draft.

REQUIREMENT

A new subsection was added to specify that any vacancy on the board must be filled using the same election or appointment process as the original position for the remainder of the term.

ENFORCEMENT

The election process was updated to include specific instructions for handling districts where no candidate receives a majority of votes, mandating a run-off election.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting changes were made to align the enrolled version with standard legislative style, including page headers and section numbering.

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

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 958

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 432

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Governmental Affairs)

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors