Alabama Senate committee considers bill requiring physicians 24/7 at emergency rooms

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 637

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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An Alabama Senate committee Wednesday heard but did not vote on a bill that would require all hospital emergency departments to have a physician on site at all times.

The Senate Health Care Committee delayed a vote on SB 80, sponsored by Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscambia, over concerns from some senators that could lead to changes.

“I think the general public expects that when you go to an emergency room, you expect to …

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