The bill HB84 proposes significant amendments to the regulations governing the Board of Chiropractic Examiners in Alabama, focusing on enhancing communication, updating governance, and improving the licensing process. Key changes include allowing election notices and ballots to be sent through various methods, thereby improving outreach to licensed chiropractors. The bill removes the board's authority to issue limited licenses and prohibits students practicing under supervision from using titles that imply licensure. Additionally, it establishes a framework for continuing education requirements and revises board member qualifications, including a five-year residency requirement in Alabama and clearer criteria for good moral character. The election process is also modified to allow for ballots to be sent rather than mailed, with results certified by an independent agency.

Moreover, HB84 introduces a preceptorship and extern program for chiropractic students and recent graduates, allowing them to practice under direct supervision while clarifying that they cannot use titles suggesting licensure. The renewal process for chiropractic licenses is updated to include a grace period and a late renewal penalty structure, with evidence of continuing education required for renewal. The bill also mandates fingerprint submissions for national criminal history checks for license reinstatement or renewal, with costs borne by the individual. It allows for the retirement of licenses for those no longer in active practice, exempting them from education requirements, and establishes an inactive license category for out-of-state practitioners. Overall, the bill aims to modernize chiropractic practice regulations while ensuring public safety and compliance with educational standards.