Bill No.: HB0152                  Drafter:  DKG

LSO No.:  09LSO-0339              Effective Date:  7/1/2009

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0104

Chapter No.:       165

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Harshman

Catch Title:       Athletic trainers-licensing.

Subject:  Provides for the licensing of athletic trainers.

Summary/Major Elements:

· This bill

o Creates a Board of Athletic Training;

o Specifies composition of the Board, its qualifications, compensation, powers and duties;

o Requires a licensure of athletic trainers as specified;

o Provides qualifications for licensure and license renewals;

o Provides for reciprocity;

o Specifies procedures and grounds for disciplinary actions, including suspension and revocation of licenses;

o Provides a misdemeanor penalty for violations;

o Provides legislative findings;

o Appropriates $10,000.00 to initiate funding for the Board.

Comments:

· Popular name: Licensure of Athletic Trainers

· Creates/amends major program: Creates licensure requirements for athletic trainers

Note:

· Final action on this bill was not taken at the time this summary was prepared.  Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.