Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthics; provider and facility certification by national entity required, continuing education administrative duties required of Alabama Prosthetics and Orthotics Association

Summary

The bill eliminates the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists and replaces state licensure with certification from an approved national entity. Starting Oct. 1 2026, any prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist, fitter, assistant or facility must hold a current national certification, complete at least half of required continuing‑education through the Alabama Prosthetics and Orthotics Association, and pay fees that go into a new certification fund. Violations are subject to criminal penalties.

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