The bill aims to extend the existence of the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers until October 1, 2027, in accordance with the Alabama Sunset Law. It includes modifications to the board's composition, specifically amending Section 34-40-3.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The amendment stipulates that board members must be residents of Alabama, reflecting the state's racial, gender, geographic, rural, and economic diversity. Additionally, starting June 1, 2025, board members will be appointed to ensure that one member resides in and is appointed from each congressional district, with any remaining members appointed at-large.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of language that emphasizes the need for board membership to reflect the state's diversity and the requirement for members to be residents rather than just citizens. The bill also deletes references to "urban/rural" diversity, replacing it with "rural" to better capture the intended demographic representation. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, following the expiration of current board members' terms.

Statutes affected:
Engrossed: 34-40-3
Enrolled: 34-40-3