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HSB 672

A bill for an act enacting the athletic trainer compact.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa joins multi-state Athletic Trainer Compact enabling licensed trainers to practice across participating states under unified standards, reducing individual state licensing requirements.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2600.
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Bill Summary · HSB 672

Legislative bill overview

HSB 672 enacts the Athletic Trainer Compact in Iowa, a multi-state agreement that establishes uniform licensing standards and allows athletic trainers to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The compact creates a centralized database and disciplinary framework while maintaining individual state oversight through a governing commission.

Why is this important

Athletic trainers currently must obtain individual licenses in each state where they practice, creating barriers for professionals working across state lines (particularly in border regions and for traveling sports teams). This compact streamlines credentialing, reduces administrative costs for practitioners, and could improve access to athletic training services while maintaining professional standards and public safety through coordinated oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • Interstate regulatory authority: Concerns about whether a compact adequately protects state sovereignty in professional licensing and disciplinary matters
  • Reciprocity standards: Questions about whether uniform standards might lower licensing requirements or create inconsistent enforcement across states with varying regulations
  • Scope of practice variations: Different states have different legal definitions of athletic trainer responsibilities; the compact must reconcile these without creating conflicts or limiting legitimate practice

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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