The bill seeks to enter New Jersey into the Athletic Trainer Compact, which facilitates a multistate licensing system for athletic trainers, allowing them to practice across member states without obtaining multiple licenses. This compact aims to enhance public access to athletic training services, promote workforce development, and support the use of telehealth services. To maintain eligibility, New Jersey must enact a statute that aligns with the compact's model language, regulate athletic training practices, and implement criminal background checks for applicants. The compact also provides exemptions for active military members and their spouses from fees associated with compact privileges.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact Commission, a joint agency responsible for regulating athletic training licensure among member states. It outlines the commission's powers, including the ability to take adverse actions against licensees, conduct audits, and manage finances, while ensuring transparency through annual reports and financial audits. The legislation also details the rulemaking process for the commission, including public hearings and emergency rules, and specifies the procedures for oversight and dispute resolution. The compact will take effect immediately upon enactment and will supersede any conflicting state laws, while allowing existing licensure agreements with non-member states to continue.