The bill presented is an act that amends Section 34-24-50.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically to define the term "expedited license" in the context of criminal background checks for applicants seeking licensure as physicians. The bill introduces new legal language to the existing law, which includes a detailed definition of what constitutes an "expedited license." This term refers to a license to practice medicine, a certificate of qualification, a certification of eligibility for a license to practice medicine, or a certification of eligibility for a certificate of qualification that is issued in an accelerated manner. The insertion of this definition is the key change made by the bill.

The bill also renumbers the subsequent definitions to accommodate the insertion of the new term. The definition of "legend drug" and the terms "licensed to practice medicine" and "physician" are renumbered accordingly. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024. There are no deletions from the current law indicated in the text provided. The bill has passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as indicated by the certification and passage dates, and awaits the formalities of being enacted by the Legislature of Alabama.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-24-50
Enrolled: 34-24-50