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HR 98

A Resolution recognizing the month of March 2025 as "National Athletic Training Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Briggs and 13 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania designates March 2025 as "National Athletic Training Month" to recognize athletic trainers' contributions to sports medicine and injury prevention.

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Bill Summary · HR 98

Legislative bill overview

HR 98 is a ceremonial resolution designating March 2025 as "National Athletic Training Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes and honors the contributions of athletic trainers and raises awareness about their profession and role in sports medicine and injury prevention.

Why is this important

Athletic training is a regulated healthcare profession in Pennsylvania, and formal recognition can increase public awareness about athletic trainers' qualifications and scope of practice. Such designations can support professional visibility and potentially influence discussions around licensing, insurance coverage, and workplace integration of athletic training services.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: This is a ceremonial resolution with no regulatory or funding implications, so some may question its legislative utility compared to addressing actual athletic training workforce or licensing issues
  • Professional scope debates: While seemingly non-controversial, any heightened attention to athletic trainers could touch ongoing discussions about scope of practice relative to physical therapists and physicians
  • Selection of profession: Some may ask why athletic training receives formal recognition while other healthcare professions do not, or whether this sets a precedent for numerous similar resolutions

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

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