The bill enacts the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact, designed to facilitate the practice of athletic trainers across member states by allowing them to operate without obtaining multiple licenses. This compact maintains each state's regulatory authority while establishing a framework for mutual recognition of licenses, workforce development, and the sharing of licensure and disciplinary information. It includes provisions to support active military members and their spouses by waiving fees for compact privileges. States wishing to participate must have their own licensing and regulatory systems for athletic training, as well as mechanisms for investigating complaints.
Additionally, the bill outlines the governance structure of the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's implementation and ensure compliance with licensure standards. The commission is empowered to adopt rules, manage finances, and maintain a coordinated database for licensure and disciplinary actions. It also specifies procedures for adverse actions against licensees and emphasizes transparency through public meetings and accurate record-keeping. The compact allows for member states to withdraw under certain conditions and ensures that existing state laws will not be hindered unless they conflict with the compact's provisions. The bill will take effect immediately upon publication in the statute book.