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SB 1813

Professions and occupations; enacting the Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizing certain jurisdiction. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brenda Stanley

Oklahoma joins interstate Athletic Trainer Compact allowing licensed trainers to practice across state lines under reciprocal agreements, reducing multi-state licensure requirements.

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1813

Legislative bill overview

SB 1813 enacts the Athletic Trainer Compact in Oklahoma, which is an interstate agreement allowing athletic trainers to practice across state lines under reciprocal licensing arrangements. The bill authorizes Oklahoma to participate in this multi-state compact and grants certain jurisdictional powers to implement it. This represents Oklahoma joining other states in a coordinated licensure system for athletic trainers.

Why is this important

Athletic trainers frequently work across state lines (traveling with sports teams, at multi-state events, or relocating for employment), and the current system requires individual state licensure in each jurisdiction. The compact streamlines this process, reducing administrative burden and costs while potentially expanding access to athletic training services in underserved areas. It also creates uniform standards and reciprocal accountability across participating states.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory standardization concerns: Critics may worry that interstate compacts reduce state-level control over professional standards and could create a "lowest common denominator" effect if states adopt minimal requirements to attract practitioners
  • Labor market impact: Some may be concerned the compact could increase interstate competition for athletic trainer positions, potentially affecting job availability or wages in Oklahoma
  • Consumer protection questions: There may be debate over whether the compact's mechanisms adequately protect patients and whether reciprocal licensing sufficiently accounts for variations in state-specific healthcare regulations

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

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