The bill amends Section 5-60-10 of the General Laws regarding the qualifications for athletic trainers. It establishes that, starting September 1, 2025, as a condition for issuance or maintaining a license issued pursuant to Section 5-60-9, athletic trainers must successfully complete training and obtain a certificate as specified in Section 23-6.4-6. Additionally, it specifies that no existing state funds or appropriations of state funds shall be used for the training or supplies required under this subsection.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, 5-60-10.1, which mandates that, on and after September 1, 2025, every athletic trainer licensed pursuant to Section 5-60-9 shall be trained and equipped with an epinephrine auto-injector while performing their duties. This section also states that no existing state funds or appropriations of state funds shall be used for the training or supplies required pursuant to this section. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5486: 5-60-10
5486  SUB A: 5-60-10