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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama adopts Athletic Trainer Compact to allow interstate practice
Last action · January 21, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the CalendarSponsor: Arnold Mooney
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill adopts the Athletic Trainer Compact, establishing uniform licensing requirements that allow qualified athletic trainers to practice across member states. The measure creates the Athletic Trainer Compact Commission, implements joint investigation and information-sharing procedures, and takes effect on October 1, 2026.
Licensed athletic trainers meeting compact standards gain the legal authorization to practice in remote member states without securing separate individual licenses, while states retain regulatory authority over local scopes of practice and public safety.
- Interstate licensure compacts are multi-state agreements designed to facilitate the practice of regulated professions across state lines while maintaining regulatory standards and public protection. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Athletic Trainers
Licensed athletic trainers gain the ability to practice in remote member states under a compact privilege without obtaining separate individual state licenses, provided they meet eligibility requirements.
Active Military Members and Spouses
Active military members and their spouses are exempted from paying commission fees for a compact privilege.
State Licensing Authorities
Licensing authorities must participate in the compact commission's data system, report adverse actions, and process criminal background checks.
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Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jan 21, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 21, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Jan 15, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
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Transition to Multi-State Licensure Recognition
The legislation shifts athletic trainer regulation from single-state licensing requirements to a mutual recognition compact model across member states.
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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