The bill amends Section 34-24-75.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically regarding the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for physicians. A significant change is the removal of the requirement that physicians must volunteer at least 100 hours annually to qualify for participation in the program. The new language allows the State Board of Medical Examiners to issue certificates of qualification to retired physicians who wish to provide outpatient health care services at established free clinics without the burden of a mandatory hour requirement.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that certificates issued under this program will expire annually and can be renewed at the board's discretion. It also specifies that physicians must limit their practice to free medical clinics or approved nonprofit organizations that provide care to individuals unable to pay. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-24-75, 34-24-75
Enrolled: 34-24-75, 34-24-75