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AlabamaSB2102026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Chiropractic board; board service and licensure qualifications revised

Sponsored By: Matt Woods (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Broader education paths for chiropractic applicants

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama removes two school requirements for chiropractic license applicants. Schools no longer must teach only attendance-based courses or require a four-year standard college course. Applicants must still graduate from a chartered chiropractic school accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor.

Broader school eligibility for chiropractic board candidates

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama broadens the school qualification for chiropractic board candidates. Candidates must graduate from a chartered chiropractic school or college. Their school no longer must require actual attendance for graduation. Other board qualifications remain in place.

Chiropractic applicants pay for background checks

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama chiropractic license applicants must submit a complete set of fingerprints. The fingerprints go through the state law enforcement agency and the FBI for state and national criminal history checks. Applicants pay the check costs; the law gives no dollar amount. This requirement also covers applicants for permits under the chiropractic law who are not licensed chiropractors. Check results may be disclosed to support denying a license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matt Woods

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 274 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2026

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

Yes: 103 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/17/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 103 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

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

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    3/30/2026Senate

  2. Delivered to Governor

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. Signature Requested

    3/19/2026House

  4. Enrolled

    3/18/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading in Second House

    3/17/2026House

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

    3/17/2026House

  7. Ready to Enroll

    3/17/2026Senate

  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    2/25/2026House

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

    2/25/2026House

  10. Third Reading in House of Origin

    2/17/2026Senate

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

    2/17/2026Senate

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

    2/17/2026House

  13. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    2/17/2026House

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

    2/5/2026Senate

  15. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    2/4/2026Senate

  16. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on State Governmental Affairs

    1/27/2026Senate

  17. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    1/27/2026Senate

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