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HR 35

A resolution to declare March 2025 as Athletic Trainer Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 9 co-sponsors

Michigan House designates March 2025 as Athletic Trainer Month to raise public awareness of licensed athletic trainers; ceremonial act with no legal or funding effects.

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Bill Summary · HR 35

Summary — HR 35 (Michigan): “Athletic Trainer Month” Resolution

Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution)
Subject: Declares March 2025 as Athletic Trainer Month in the state of Michigan

Purpose

HR 35 is a non‑binding House resolution that formally recognizes and honors the role of athletic trainers in Michigan by declaring March 2025 as “Athletic Trainer Month.” The resolution aims to raise public awareness of the athletic training profession and its contributions to public and community health.

Key provisions

  • Declares March 2025 as Athletic Trainer Month in the state of Michigan.
  • Recognizes the history and scope of the athletic training profession, including:
    • Over 1,700 athletic trainers licensed in Michigan.
    • Services provided by athletic trainers: risk management and injury prevention; clinical evaluation and assessment; immediate care and treatment; and rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries or illnesses.
    • That athletic trainers practice under the direction of, on the prescription of, or in collaboration with a physician.
  • References the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (founded 1950, ~35,000 members) and lists common settings where athletic trainers work (schools, colleges, professional sports, military, hospitals, clinics, workplace safety, performing arts, emergency/urgent care, etc.).
  • Expresses support for efforts to increase public awareness of the profession and the quality of care athletic trainers provide.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: athletic trainers (licensed practitioners) and their professional organizations in Michigan.
  • Secondary audiences: schools, colleges, athletic programs, health providers, employers, and the general public who may benefit from increased awareness of athletic trainer services.
  • No changes to licensing, scope of practice, funding, or regulatory authority.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced (House): March 2025 (introduced by Rep. Joseph Aragona and co‑sponsors listed in the resolution).
  • Adopted by the Michigan House (adoption date recorded in March 2025 per House action).
  • Classified as a resolution (ceremonial); placed on Local & Consent Calendars before adoption.

Impact and limitations

  • Effect: ceremonial recognition intended to highlight the profession and encourage public appreciation and awareness. May support outreach or promotional activities by professional groups.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects: the resolution does not create obligations, appropriations, or statutory changes.

Sponsors / authors

  • Introduced by Rep. Joseph Aragona (with co‑sponsorship by Representatives Johnsen, Beson, Borton, Wilson, and St. Germaine per the House text).

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

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