Bill > HB1213

This bill amends the Arkansas Athletic Trainers Act to clarify and expand definitions related to athletes, healthcare providers, and athletic training. The bill broadens the definition of "athlete" to include individuals participating in activities of recreation, sport, exercise, or tactical duty, and expands the definition of "healthcare provider" to include allopathic and osteopathic physicians, neuropsychologists, advanced practice registered nurses, certified athletic trainers, physician assistants, and physical therapists. For student athlete concussion education, the bill requires the Department of Health to develop concussion protocols similar to those of the Arkansas Activities Association and provide an updated list of healthcare providers. The bill also introduces new definitions such as "consultation" (which can be provided through telecommunication technology), "freestanding rehabilitation clinic," and "tactical duty" (activities of law enforcement, military, or rescue services). Additionally, the bill clarifies the supervision and direction of athletic trainers in various settings, specifying that physicians retain moral, ethical, and legal responsibility for patient care, and outlining the conditions under which athletic trainers can practice in different medical environments.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1213&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R