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SJR 45

Naming and Designating - Tennessee Athletic Trainers Month, March -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Tennessee officially designates March as Athletic Trainers Month to recognize and honor the state's athletic training healthcare profession.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 45

Legislative bill overview

SJR 45 designates March as "Tennessee Athletic Trainers Month" in the state of Tennessee. This is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes and honors the athletic training profession within the state. The bill was introduced by Senator Becky Massey and signed into law by the Governor on April 16, 2025.

Why is this important

Designating a month for athletic trainers raises public awareness about the profession and acknowledges the critical role these healthcare professionals play in injury prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitation for athletes at all levels. It provides formal recognition to a workforce that often operates behind the scenes in schools, colleges, professional sports, and clinical settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic versus substantive value - Critics might argue that naming a month is merely ceremonial and does not address actual professional concerns like licensure standards, insurance reimbursement, or workplace protections
  • Selection rationale - Questions about why March was chosen specifically and whether there was stakeholder input from athletic trainers themselves
  • Resource allocation - Some may question whether legislative time devoted to ceremonial resolutions could be better spent on substantive policy matters affecting the profession

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

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