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VA HB574

VA HB574
Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
Passed
03/06/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Athletic Trainer Compact. Authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Athletic Trainer Compact. The Compact permits qualified licensed athletic trainers to practice in other states that are also members of the Compact. The Compact has not yet been passed in any state and will take effect when the Compact is enacted by a seventh participating state.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes Virginia to join the Athletic Trainer Compact, an agreement among states that allows licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states. The Compact aims to improve access to athletic training services and streamline practice across state lines while preserving each state's authority to regulate the profession and protect public safety. It establishes a framework for mutual recognition of licenses, information sharing between states, and a commission to oversee the Compact's operations. The Compact will take effect once enacted by a seventh participating state.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (on 03/10/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB574
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB574/text/HB574ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB574) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198048.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB574) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097090.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB574/text/HB574
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