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AlabamaSB1282026 Regular SessionSenate

Sunset law; Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission continued with modification until October 1, 2030

Sponsored By: Linda Coleman-Madison (Democratic)

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Alabama sickle cell commission continues through 2030

The law keeps Alabama's Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission operating through October 1, 2030. The law takes effect immediately, but the commission becomes a division within Alabama's Department of Public Health on October 1, 2026. All commission property transfers to the department that day. The department must provide financial and legal help, office space, staff, technology, website support, dedicated contact lines, and supplies. Existing binding agreements for administrative services can continue until they expire or end. Afterward, the department takes over those services. Any temporary replacement contracts must end on or before October 1, 2026. The department may hire needed outside experts, including an executive director, accountants, lawyers, and consultants, using money appropriated for the commission. Commission expenses come from its available funds; the law specifies no funding amount. The law also repeals Alabama Code Section 22-10B-7, concerning the commission's prior signing and governance rules. These changes do not specify new household benefits, eligibility rules, or costs.

New rules for sickle cell commissioners

Effective immediately, commission appointees must live in Alabama, replacing the earlier state-citizenship rule. The commission has 12 members serving four-year terms. The Governor appoints two members. The University of South Alabama Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Children's Hospital of Alabama each appoint one. Seven members are appointed by the seven chapters of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America–Alabama Chapter, Incorporated. Members must reflect Alabama's racial, gender, urban and rural, and economic diversity. The commission must report yearly to the Legislature on its progress toward that goal. The original appointing authority fills vacancies for the remaining term. Members elect a chair and vice chair within 30 days after appointments are confirmed. Members receive no salary but may be repaid for actual, necessary expenses. Senate confirmation is no longer required, but the Senate or its Committee on Confirmations may review and reject appointments. A committee rejection counts as rejection by the full Senate.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Linda Coleman-Madison

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Robert Stewart

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 437 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Concur In House Amendment

Yes: 28 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 506

Yes: 101 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 101 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 507

Yes: 103 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Coleman-Madison motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 58

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Givhan motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 59

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 60

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    3/3/2026Senate

  2. Delivered to Governor

    2/24/2026Senate

  3. Signature Requested

    2/24/2026House

  4. Ready to Enroll

    2/20/2026Senate

  5. Enrolled

    2/20/2026Senate

  6. Third Reading in Second House

    2/19/2026House

  7. Boards, Agencies and Commissions Engrossed Substitute Offered

    2/19/2026House

  8. Carried Over to the Call of the Chair

    2/19/2026House

  9. Boards, Agencies and Commissions Engrossed Substitute Offered

    2/19/2026House

  10. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 506

    2/19/2026House

  11. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 507

    2/19/2026House

  12. Concur In House Amendment

    2/19/2026Senate

  13. Ready to Enroll

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    1/29/2026House

  15. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    1/28/2026House

  16. Engrossed

    1/21/2026Senate

  17. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

    1/21/2026House

  18. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    1/21/2026House

  19. Third Reading in House of Origin

    1/20/2026Senate

  20. Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment Offered

    1/20/2026Senate

  21. Coleman-Madison motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 58

    1/20/2026Senate

  22. Givhan 1st Amendment Offered

    1/20/2026Senate

  23. Givhan motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 59

    1/20/2026Senate

  24. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 60

    1/20/2026Senate

  25. Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment

    1/14/2026Senate

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