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HB 2763

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2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas joins interstate compact allowing licensed athletic trainers to practice across member states without separate state licenses, streamlining reciprocal professional credentials.

Motion to suspend Joint Rule 4 (k) to allow consideration adopted
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Bill Summary · HB 2763

Legislative bill overview

HB 2763 establishes the Athletic Licensure Trainer Compact, allowing athletic trainers licensed in one participating state to practice in other member states without obtaining separate individual licenses in each state. This interstate compact creates a streamlined reciprocal licensing system similar to agreements used in other regulated professions.

Why is this important

Athletic trainers currently must obtain and maintain separate licenses in each state where they work, creating administrative burden and costs that can limit job mobility and increase expenses for employers (particularly schools and sports organizations operating across state lines). Compacts reduce barriers to professional practice, improve workforce flexibility, and help address potential shortages of qualified athletic trainers in underserved areas by enabling licensed professionals to work across state boundaries more easily.

Potential points of contention

  • State regulatory autonomy: Some may argue that compacts reduce individual state control over healthcare professional standards and discipline, delegating authority to interstate bodies that may not reflect local preferences
  • Liability and consumer protection: Questions about how the compact addresses malpractice liability, disciplinary procedures, and whether protections remain equivalent across participating states
  • Competition and labor impacts: Healthcare providers in states joining the compact may face increased competition from out-of-state practitioners, potentially affecting wages or job security for local athletic trainers

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

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