The bill HB84 amends the Code of Alabama 1975 concerning the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, introducing several significant changes. It allows for the election notices and ballots for board members to be sent through various methods, including electronically, rather than just by mail. The bill removes the board's authority to issue limited licenses and prohibits students practicing under supervision from using titles that suggest they are licensed chiropractors. Additionally, it empowers the board to establish continuing education requirements for licensees and updates existing legal language for clarity. Notably, the bill deletes the phrase "created and" in the establishment of the board, removes the requirement for board members to be Alabama citizens, and introduces new qualifications for board members, emphasizing the need for diversity in the board's membership.

Furthermore, HB84 modifies the licensing and renewal processes for chiropractors, ensuring licenses remain valid until December 31 of the issuance year, with automatic suspension for non-renewal by January 1. It establishes a grace period for renewals and a late renewal penalty structure, capping renewal fees at $400 with a maximum annual adjustment of $25. The bill mandates evidence of completed continuing education hours for renewal, although the board may waive this for good cause. It also introduces a fingerprint submission requirement for license reinstatement and renewal, with costs borne by the individual, and creates an inactive license category for those practicing elsewhere. The board is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement these changes, which will take effect immediately upon passage.