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 amendments to Section 34-40-3.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which stipulate that the board's membership must reflect the racial, gender, geographic, rural, and economic diversity of the state. Additionally, it mandates that all board members must be residents of Alabama, replacing the previous requirement for them to be citizens.

Starting June 1, 2025, as current board members' terms expire, the bill requires that one member be appointed from each congressional district in Alabama, with any remaining members appointed at-large from the state. The bill preserves the existing code sections related to the board while implementing these modifications to enhance representation and ensure diversity within the board's composition. The act will take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Engrossed: 34-40-3