Bill > HB628

This bill adopts the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states more easily, thereby increasing public access to their services and promoting workforce mobility. The compact establishes uniform requirements for athletic trainers seeking to practice across state lines, creating a "compact privilege" that allows them to practice in a "remote state" (a member state other than their primary licensed state) without needing a separate license in that state, provided they meet certain criteria, including holding a valid license in their "state of qualifying licensure" and passing a criminal background check. It also defines key terms like "athletic training," "licensing authority," and "compact privilege," and outlines the structure and powers of the Athletic Trainer Compact Commission, a governing body composed of representatives from each member state. The bill emphasizes that states retain their regulatory authority and that athletic trainers must adhere to the scope of practice in the state where the patient is located, while also providing mechanisms for data sharing, dispute resolution, and enforcement among member states.

Labor and Employment

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb628.html