SB25 Enrolled is a bill that amends the Alabama Board of Nursing's structure, powers, and duties. It introduces the roles of certified medication assistants and certified nursing support technicians, specifying their qualifications and scope of practice. The bill grants the board authority to establish standards for nursing practice, issue permits, and appoint an executive officer for the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, with the Governor's and State Personnel Board's approval. It revises language, replacing "persons" with "individuals" and "licensure" with "licensing," and outlines the executive officer's qualifications. The bill also changes the per diem and travel allowances for board members, sets the first Sunset Committee review for 2024, and expands the board's disciplinary powers, including imposing fines and taking legal action to ensure compliance.

The bill further updates the legal language by replacing "person" with "individual" or "licensee" in contexts related to reporting misconduct and liability protection. It removes the deadline for establishing a Disciplinary Alternative Program, which aims to rehabilitate impaired nurses as an alternative to traditional disciplinary actions. The bill ensures confidentiality for nurses who complete the program, establishes an Advisory Council, and allows the board to contract for program administration. It also addresses the handling of nonpublic data and information sharing from the licensure information system. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2024.