Sunset Law; Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama continued without modification until October 1, 2027
Summary
HB114 is a sunset-law continuation bill that extends the existence and functioning of the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama through October 1, 2027. The bill does not create a new regulatory program or change the board’s core duties; instead, it preserves the board and the existing statutory provisions governing it under Sections 34-9-1 through 34-9-90 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
In practical terms, the bill keeps Alabama’s dental licensing and oversight structure in place without interruption. By continuing the board, the Legislature ensures that the agency remains authorized to regulate the practice of dentistry, administer licensure and disciplinary functions, and carry out other responsibilities already assigned under state law.
Impact
HB114 amends the operation of Alabama’s Sunset Law as applied to the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama by extending the board’s termination date to October 1, 2027. It expressly preserves the existing code sections that create and govern the board, meaning no substantive changes are made to the board’s powers, duties, or regulatory framework; the bill simply prevents the board from expiring on its prior sunset date.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been noncontroversial and broadly supported. It passed both chambers unanimously, with no recorded dissenting votes, suggesting general legislative agreement with continuing the dental board without modification. The absence of committee transcript discussion also indicates there was little visible debate around the measure.
Contention
There is no notable recorded contention in the available materials. No opposition, amendments, or committee objections are reflected in the bill text or voting history. The only substantive policy choice was whether to continue the Board of Dental Examiners under the Sunset Law, and the Legislature unanimously chose continuation without modification.