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 amended language allows the State Board of Medical Examiners to issue certificates of qualification to retired physicians who meet certain criteria, including being fully retired from active practice and intending to provide outpatient services at established free medical clinics or approved nonprofit organizations.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that certificates issued under this section will expire annually and can be renewed at the board's discretion. It also specifies that physicians with these certificates are subject to the same disciplinary actions as other licensed physicians. 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