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 starting June 1, 2025, board members must reside in and be appointed from each congressional district in Alabama, with any remaining members appointed at-large from the state. This change is intended to ensure that the board's membership reflects the state's racial, gender, geographic, rural, and economic diversity.

Additionally, the bill removes the requirement that board members be citizens of Alabama, replacing it with a requirement that they be residents of the state. The language regarding the board's composition has also been updated to eliminate the term "urban/rural" and instead include "rural" to better represent the state's diversity. 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