The bill aims to extend the existence of the Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission until October 1, 2030, while implementing several modifications to its structure and operations. Key amendments include the establishment of the commission as a division within the Alabama Department of Public Health, which will provide necessary administrative services, including financial, legal, and IT support. Additionally, the bill allows the department to hire an executive director and outside experts, and mandates the transfer of all commission property to the department by October 1, 2026.

Further changes to the commission's membership and appointment process are also proposed. The bill modifies the appointment process by allowing members to serve upon appointment unless rejected by the Senate, rather than requiring confirmation prior to serving. It also updates the language regarding the appointment of members from various organizations and institutions, ensuring that appointees are residents of Alabama. The commission is tasked with reflecting the state's diversity and is required to report annually on its compliance with these diversity provisions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the operational efficiency of the commission while ensuring continued oversight of sickle cell disease management in Alabama.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-10B-1, 22-10B-1, 22-10B-7
Engrossed: 22-10B-1, 22-10B-2, 22-10B-1, 22-10B-7