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HB 574

Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Glass

Virginia authorizes participation in the Athletic Trainer Compact, enabling licensed trainers to practice across multiple states without separate state licensures.

Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Bill Summary · HB 574

Legislative bill overview

HB 574 authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows licensed athletic trainers to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The compact streamlines licensure reciprocity while maintaining professional standards through a coordinating body and uniform regulations.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses workforce mobility for athletic trainers, allowing professionals to work across state borders more easily—beneficial for traveling sports teams, multi-state healthcare organizations, and individual practitioners. It reduces administrative burden and costs while potentially expanding access to athletic training services in underserved areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory uniformity concerns: Critics may worry that compact standards could be weaker than Virginia's existing requirements, potentially lowering professional oversight
  • Interstate enforcement challenges: Questions about how disciplinary actions and license revocation are coordinated and enforced across multiple state jurisdictions
  • Economic impact on local licensing: Some may argue reduced licensing fees and paperwork requirements could affect state revenue or create competitive disadvantages for in-state practitioners

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

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