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SB 338·AL·senate

Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling; authorized to conduct criminal history background checks

FailedFiled Mar 3, 2026
Sponsor: Will Barfoot (R)
Latest Action

Currently Indefinitely Postponed

Apr 7, 2026

Summary

The bill would make a criminal history check mandatory when someone applies for a professional or associate counseling license. It also authorizes the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling to adopt rules for additional checks on current licensees. The aim is to improve public safety by ensuring counselors meet character standards.

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