Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 297: Hospitals; required to report certain staffing information to Alabama Department of Public Health and publicly indicate whether physicians are physically present in emergency department
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 297 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hospitals; required to report certain staffing information to Alabama Department of Public Health and publicly indicate whether physicians are physically present in emergency department. Primary sponsor: Larry Stutts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Healthcare.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Health
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Stutts | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Healthcare
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Healthcare)