Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 82: Certificate of need; to remove requirement for new or expanded health care facilities and services in rural area
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 82 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Certificate of need; to remove requirement for new or expanded health care facilities and services in rural area. Primary sponsor: Larry Stutts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 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.
Authorities, Boards, & Commissions
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)