The bill aims to extend the existence and operations of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy until October 1, 2027, in accordance with the Alabama Sunset Law. It includes amendments to Section 34-17A-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which stipulate that board members must be residents of Alabama and mandates that no two members can reside in the same congressional district starting June 1, 2025. The Governor is tasked with ensuring that the board's membership reflects the state's racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity.

Additionally, the bill modifies the appointment process for board members, requiring the Alabama Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to submit two qualified candidates for each position to the Governor. The Governor will then appoint one member from these candidates for a five-year term. The bill also outlines the conditions under which board members can be removed and emphasizes that they cannot participate in matters where they have a conflict of interest. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-17A-1, 34-17A-26
Engrossed: 34-17A-6, 34-17A-1, 34-17A-26
Enrolled: 34-17A-6, 34-17A-1, 34-17A-26