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Laws and Regulations

Proposed Regulations

Below is a list of proposals to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations about public health topics in Alabama. If you want to receive an email notification on any proposals by the agency to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule, please complete our Notification of Proposed Rules Request Form.

1) Objection to Rescheduling of Marijuana

Objection Pending Investigation, Assessment and Hearing

Public Hearing: July 22, 2026, at 10 a.m., Room 982, Alabama Department of Public Health, 201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Written Comment Period: June 30 through August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Physical Address: Rachel Kiefer, Director, Pharmacy Division, Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Prevention, Promotion, and Support, 208 Legends Court, Prattville, Alabama 36066, Email: [email protected], Telephone Comments: 334-290-6707.

2) Changes to the three appendices for Notifiable Diseases (Rules 420-4-1-AI, AII, and AIII)

Proposed Amended Rules

420-4-1- AIII Appendix III - Submission Of Clinical Materials By Performing Laboratories

420-4-1-A1 Appendix I - Alabama Notifiable Diseases/Conditions (Healthcare Providers And Other Required Reporters, Excluding Laboratories)

420-4-1-AII Appendix II - Alabama Notifiable Laboratory Results (Laboratories Only)

Public Hearing: July 17, 2026, 1:30 p.m., Room 1544, Office of General Counsel, Alabama Department of Public Health, 201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Written Comment Period: June 30 through August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Physical Address: Dr. Sherri Davidson, State Epidemiologist & Director, Office of Informatics and Data Analytics, Alabama Department of Public Health, P. O. Box 303017, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017, Email: [email protected], Telephone Comments: 334-206-2050.

3) New Nursing Home Rules (This is a repeal and replace of Chapter 420-5-10)

Proposed Repealed and Replaced Rule:

Repealed: Chapter 420-5-10 Nursing Facilities → New: Chapter 420-5-10 Nursing Facilities

Public Hearing: July 24, 2026, at 10 a.m., Room 982, Alabama Department of Public Health, 201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Written Comment Period: June 30, 2026, through August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Physical Address: Denise Milledge, Director, Health Provider Standards, Alabama Department of Public Health, P. O. Box 303017, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017, Email: [email protected], Telephone Comments: 334-206-5366.

4) New Assisted Living Facility Rules (This is a repeal and replace of Chapter 420-5-4)

Repealed: Chapter 420-5-4 Assisted Living Facilities → New: Chapter 420-5-4 Assisted Living Facilities

Public Hearing: July 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Room 982, Alabama Department of Public Health, 201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Written Comment Period: June 30, 2026, through August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Physical Address: Denise Milledge, Director, Health Provider Standards, Alabama Department of Public Health, P. O. Box 303017, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017, Email: [email protected], Telephone Comments: 334-206-5366.

5) New Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility Rules (This is a repeal and replace of Chapter 420-5-20)

Repealed: Chapter 420-5-20 Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities → New: Chapter 420-5-20 Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities

Public Hearing: July 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., Room 982, Alabama Department of Public Health, 201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Written Comment Period: June 30, 2026, through August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Physical Address: Denise Milledge, Director, Health Provider Standards, Alabama Department of Public Health, P. O. Box 303017, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017, Email: [email protected], Telephone Comments: 334-206-5366.

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Page last updated: June 30, 2026