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HB 275

Athletic Trainers; interstate licensure compact, established

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Arnold Mooney

Alabama bill establishes interstate compact allowing licensed athletic trainers from other states to practice without separate Alabama licensure, streamlining professional mobility across state lines.

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
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Bill Summary · HB 275

Legislative bill overview

HB 275 establishes an interstate licensure compact for athletic trainers in Alabama, allowing licensed athletic trainers from other participating states to practice in Alabama without obtaining a separate state license. The bill creates a streamlined credentialing process whereby states recognize each other's licenses through a coordinated agreement and administrative framework.

Why is this important

Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who provide injury prevention and treatment services across schools, sports teams, and clinical settings. Interstate compacts reduce bureaucratic barriers that can delay care delivery and increase costs for providers and employers, while potentially improving access to athletic training services in underserved areas. This allows professionals to work across state lines more easily, particularly beneficial for regional sports organizations and teams that operate in multiple states.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory dilution concerns: Critics may argue that reciprocal licensing weakens individual state oversight and quality control standards, potentially allowing practitioners with lower qualifications from other states to practice in Alabama
  • Scope of practice variance: Different states may have different regulations on what athletic trainers can do; the compact must address whether Alabama practitioners can perform procedures another state permits but Alabama restricts
  • Liability and enforcement: Questions about which state has jurisdiction in malpractice cases or disciplinary actions when an out-of-state licensed trainer practices in Alabama

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

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